一貫
一貫する · noun or participle which takes 'suru'
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 一貫する | 一貫しない |
| Polite | 一貫します | 一貫しません |
| Past polite | 一貫しました | 一貫しませんでした |
| Past | 一貫した | 一貫しなかった |
| Te-form | 一貫して | 一貫しないで |
| Desire | 一貫したい | 一貫したくない |
| Potential | 一貫できる | 一貫できない |
| Passive | 一貫される | 一貫されない |
| Causative | 一貫させる | 一貫させない |
| Causative passive | 一貫させられる | 一貫させられない |
| Volitional | 一貫しよう | |
| Polite volitional | 一貫しましょう | |
| Imperative | 一貫しろ | 一貫するな |
| Conditional | 一貫すれば | 一貫しなければ |
| Tara conditional | 一貫したら | 一貫しなかったら |
Meanings
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
consistency; coherence; integration
Used for ideas, policies, or actions that are logically consistent or carried through from start to finish. Often appears as 一貫した or 一貫して.
His argument lacks consistency.
This policy was consistently upheld to the end.
one kan (approx. 3.75 kg)
Traditional unit of weight, now mostly historical or used in specific contexts like sumo or traditional trades.
See also: 貫
In the Edo period, one kan was about 3.75 kilograms.
one piece of sushi
Used in sushi restaurants to count individual pieces, typically nigiri. The counter 貫 is read かん in this context, but the word 一貫 itself is read いっかん.
One piece of tuna sushi, please.
Usage patterns
- 一貫した〈事〉a consistent ~ (policy, attitude, etc.)
He maintained a consistent attitude until the end.
- 〈物〉が一貫ある~ weighs one kan (about 3.75 kg)
This fish weighs one kan.
- 〈物〉を一貫お願いしますplease give me one piece of ~ (sushi)
One piece of tuna sushi, please.
Expressions
- 一貫してconsistently; throughout; from start to finish