削ぐ · godan verb (-gu)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 削ぐ | 削がない |
| Polite | 削ぎます | 削ぎません |
| Past polite | 削ぎました | 削ぎませんでした |
| Past | 削いだ | 削がなかった |
| Te-form | 削いで | 削がないで |
| Desire | 削ぎたい | 削ぎたくない |
| Potential | 削げる | 削げない |
| Passive | 削がれる | 削がれない |
| Causative | 削がせる | 削がせない |
| Causative passive | 削がせられるalso 削がされる | 削がせられないalso 削がされない |
| Volitional | 削ごう | |
| Polite volitional | 削ぎましょう | |
| Imperative | 削げ | 削ぐな |
| Conditional | 削げば | 削がなければ |
| Tara conditional | 削いだら | 削がなかったら |
godan verb (-gu), transitive verb
Physical action of cutting away a thin layer or edge, often to shape or sharpen something like wood or a pencil.
I shave the tip of the pencil with a knife.
Shave the end of the branch a little before inserting it.
godan verb (-gu), transitive verb
Metaphorical use: to reduce or weaken something abstract like enthusiasm, interest, or mood. Usually written in kana.
His one remark dampened my motivation.
The rain spoiled the fun of the long-awaited excursion.
I sliced the sashimi diagonally and arranged it on a plate.
I shaved the piece of wood thin to shape it into an arrowhead.
A sudden noise broke my concentration.
The boss's harsh scolding dampened the new employee's motivation.