脂が乗る · godan verb (-ru)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 脂が乗る | 脂が乗らない |
| Polite | 脂が乗ります | 脂が乗りません |
| Past polite | 脂が乗りました | 脂が乗りませんでした |
| Past | 脂が乗った | 脂が乗らなかった |
| Te-form | 脂が乗って | 脂が乗らないで |
| Desire | 脂が乗りたい | 脂が乗りたくない |
| Potential | 脂が乗れる | 脂が乗れない |
| Passive | 脂が乗られる | 脂が乗られない |
| Causative | 脂が乗らせる | 脂が乗らせない |
| Causative passive | 脂が乗らせられるalso 脂が乗らされる | 脂が乗らせられないalso 脂が乗らされない |
| Volitional | 脂が乗ろう | |
| Polite volitional | 脂が乗りましょう | |
| Imperative | 脂が乗れ | 脂が乗るな |
| Conditional | 脂が乗れば | 脂が乗らなければ |
| Tara conditional | 脂が乗ったら | 脂が乗らなかったら |
get into the swing of things; hit one's stride
Figurative use: describes a person becoming fully engaged and performing well in work or an activity, as if 'fat' (energy, momentum) has built up.
I'm really getting into the swing of my new job.
He hit his stride in the second half and showed some great plays.
put on fat (for winter); become plump and tasty
Literal use: refers to fish or birds fattening up, especially before winter, making them good to eat. Often used about seasonal delicacies.
In autumn, Pacific saury put on fat and become delicious.
Ducks this time of year are plump and at their best.