also: ほごす
ほぐす · godan verb (-su)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | ほぐす | ほぐさない |
| Polite | ほぐします | ほぐしません |
| Past polite | ほぐしました | ほぐしませんでした |
| Past | ほぐした | ほぐさなかった |
| Te-form | ほぐして | ほぐさないで |
| Desire | ほぐしたい | ほぐしたくない |
| Potential | ほぐせる | ほぐせない |
| Passive | ほぐされる | ほぐされない |
| Causative | ほぐさせる | ほぐさせない |
| Causative passive | ほぐさせられる | ほぐさせられない |
| Volitional | ほぐそう | |
| Polite volitional | ほぐしましょう | |
| Imperative | ほぐせ | ほぐすな |
| Conditional | ほぐせば | ほぐさなければ |
| Tara conditional | ほぐしたら | ほぐさなかったら |
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
Used for physically separating tangled threads, hair, or knots, or loosening something that is stiff or tight.
It took time to untangle the tangled thread.
I went for a massage to loosen up my stiff shoulders.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
break into pieces; flake; pick apart
Often used for separating cooked fish into flakes or breaking up something into smaller parts.
I flaked the grilled salmon and used it as a filling for rice balls.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
Used for relieving tension, stress, or stiffness, both physical and mental.
I took a deep breath to ease the tension.
I untangled the tangled yarn.
I flaked apart the grilled fish and fed it to my child.
I took a deep breath to ease my tension.
I got a massage to relieve the stiffness in my shoulders.
Rarely used kana form.