くすむ · godan verb (-mu)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | くすむ | くすまない |
| Polite | くすみます | くすみません |
| Past polite | くすみました | くすみませんでした |
| Past | くすんだ | くすまなかった |
| Te-form | くすんで | くすまないで |
| Desire | くすみたい | くすみたくない |
| Potential | くすめる | くすめない |
| Passive | くすまれる | くすまれない |
| Causative | くすませる | くすませない |
| Causative passive | くすませられるalso くすまされる | くすませられないalso くすまされない |
| Volitional | くすもう | |
| Polite volitional | くすみましょう | |
| Imperative | くすめ | くすむな |
| Conditional | くすめば | くすまなければ |
| Tara conditional | くすんだら | くすまなかったら |
godan verb (-mu), intransitive verb
be dark; be dull; be muted
Describes colors, light, or surfaces that lack brightness or vividness; often used for faded, cloudy, or somber tones.
The color of this wall looks dull.
On cloudy days, the scenery becomes muted.
godan verb (-mu), intransitive verb
be unassuming; be inconspicuous; not stand out
Used for people or things that blend into the background, lack flashiness, or are deliberately low-key.
He was inconspicuous at the party.
That outfit is plain and makes her personality seem unassuming.