取り持つ · godan verb (-tsu)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 取り持つ | 取り持たない |
| Polite | 取り持ちます | 取り持ちません |
| Past polite | 取り持ちました | 取り持ちませんでした |
| Past | 取り持った | 取り持たなかった |
| Te-form | 取り持って | 取り持たないで |
| Desire | 取り持ちたい | 取り持ちたくない |
| Potential | 取り持てる | 取り持てない |
| Passive | 取り持たれる | 取り持たれない |
| Causative | 取り持たせる | 取り持たせない |
| Causative passive | 取り持たせられるalso 取り持たされる | 取り持たせられないalso 取り持たされない |
| Volitional | 取り持とう | |
| Polite volitional | 取り持ちましょう | |
| Imperative | 取り持て | 取り持つな |
| Conditional | 取り持てば | 取り持たなければ |
| Tara conditional | 取り持ったら | 取り持たなかったら |
godan verb (-tsu), transitive verb
mediate; act as go-between; arrange
Used when a person facilitates communication, introductions, or negotiations between two or more parties.
He mediated between the two parties for us.
A friend arranged the marriage proposal.
godan verb (-tsu), transitive verb
entertain (guests); treat; receive
Refers to hosting or looking after guests, often in a social or business setting, making them feel welcome.
The company president courteously entertained the visitors.
She always receives guests with a smile.
Very rare simplified form of 執り持つ.