やつす · godan verb (-su)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | やつす | やつさない |
| Polite | やつします | やつしません |
| Past polite | やつしました | やつしませんでした |
| Past | やつした | やつさなかった |
| Te-form | やつして | やつさないで |
| Desire | やつしたい | やつしたくない |
| Potential | やつせる | やつせない |
| Passive | やつされる | やつされない |
| Causative | やつさせる | やつさせない |
| Causative passive | やつさせられる | やつさせられない |
| Volitional | やつそう | |
| Polite volitional | やつしましょう | |
| Imperative | やつせ | やつすな |
| Conditional | やつせば | やつさなければ |
| Tara conditional | やつしたら | やつさなかったら |
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
be absorbed in; lose oneself in
Used when someone becomes completely engrossed in an activity or state, often to the point of neglecting appearance or surroundings. Common in the phrase やつす身 (a person who has let themselves go).
He is absorbed in his research.
She lost herself in grief.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
disguise oneself as; dress up as
Refers to changing one's appearance to look like someone else, often in a shabby or humble disguise. Can also mean adorning oneself in a showy way, though this usage is less common.
He disguised himself as a beggar and infiltrated enemy territory.
The actress adorned herself in a flashy costume.