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博する · suru verb (special)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 博する | 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also formal 博せられる | 博されないalso formal 博せられない |
| 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 | 博するな |
| 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
suru verb (special), transitive verb
Used for obtaining something desirable through effort or competition, such as popularity, trust, or a prize.
He gained fame through that invention.
This work has earned high acclaim.
2
suru verb (special), transitive verb
spread one's name; make a name for oneself
Often used with 名 or 名声 to mean spreading one's reputation widely.
He made his name known throughout the world.
Usage patterns
- 人気を博するto win popularity
The drama won huge popularity among young people.
- 名声を博するto gain fame; to make a name for oneself
He made a name for himself worldwide with that invention.
- 好評を博するto be well received; to earn favorable reviews
The new film was well received by critics.
- 名を博するto spread one's name; to become widely known
That painter had already made a name for himself while still alive.