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博す · godan verb (-su)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 博す | 博さない |
| Polite | 博します | 博しません |
| Past polite | 博しました | 博しませんでした |
| Past | 博した | 博さなかった |
| Te-form | 博して | 博さないで |
| Desire | 博したい | 博したくない |
| Potential | 博せる | 博せない |
| Passive | 博される | 博されない |
| Causative | 博させる | 博させない |
| Causative passive | 博させられる | 博させられない |
| Volitional | 博そう | |
| Polite volitional | 博しましょう | |
| Imperative | 博せ | 博すな |
| Conditional | 博せば | 博さなければ |
| Tara conditional | 博したら | 博さなかったら |
Meanings
1
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
Used for acquiring something desirable through effort or competition, such as popularity, trust, or a victory. Often appears in formal or written contexts.
He gained fame through that invention.
The team earned consecutive victories.
2
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
spread one's name; make a name for oneself
Specifically used with nouns like 名声 (fame) or 名 (name) to mean spreading one's reputation. Overlaps with sense 1 but emphasizes the act of making one's name known.
He made a name for himself abroad.
Usage patterns
- 人気を博すto gain popularity
The movie gained popularity among young people.
- 好評を博すto receive a favorable reception
The new product is receiving a favorable reception in the market.
- 名声を博すto make a name for oneself; achieve fame
He achieved worldwide fame with that invention.