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なまる · godan verb (-ru)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | なまる | なまらない |
| Polite | なまります | なまりません |
| Past polite | なまりました | なまりませんでした |
| Past | なまった | なまらなかった |
| Te-form | なまって | なまらないで |
| Desire | なまりたい | なまりたくない |
| Potential | なまれる | なまれない |
| Passive | なまられる | なまられない |
| Causative | なまらせる | なまらせない |
| Causative passive | なまらせられるalso なまらされる | なまらせられないalso なまらされない |
| Volitional | なまろう | |
| Polite volitional | なまりましょう | |
| Imperative | なまれ | なまるな |
| Conditional | なまれば | なまらなければ |
| Tara conditional | なまったら | なまらなかったら |
Meanings
1
godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
speak with an accent; mispronounce
usually written using kana alone
Describes speech that has a regional or foreign accent, or is slurred or mispronounced. Often used when someone's native dialect or language influences their pronunciation.
He speaks with a strong Kansai accent.
I got nervous and my words came out mispronounced.
2
godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
usually written using kana alone
Used when a word's pronunciation or form changes over time or through dialectal influence, often considered a deviation from the standard.
The pronunciation of this word has become corrupted over time.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉の発音が訛るsomeone's pronunciation has a (regional) accent
His pronunciation has a slight accent.
- 〈方言〉で訛るto speak with an accent typical of a particular dialect
My grandfather speaks with a Tsugaru dialect accent.
- 〈言葉〉が訛って〈言葉〉になるa word becomes corrupted into another form (through dialectal or historical change)
'Arigatou' became corrupted into 'angato'.