口伝えする · noun or participle which takes 'suru'
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 口伝えする | 口伝えしない |
| Polite | 口伝えします | 口伝えしません |
| Past polite | 口伝えしました | 口伝えしませんでした |
| Past | 口伝えした | 口伝えしなかった |
| Te-form | 口伝えして | 口伝えしないで |
| Desire | 口伝えしたい | 口伝えしたくない |
| Potential | 口伝えできる | 口伝えできない |
| Passive | 口伝えされる | 口伝えされない |
| Causative | 口伝えさせる | 口伝えさせない |
| Causative passive | 口伝えさせられる | 口伝えさせられない |
| Volitional | 口伝えしよう | |
| Polite volitional | 口伝えしましょう | |
| Imperative | 口伝えしろ | 口伝えするな |
| Conditional | 口伝えすれば | 口伝えしなければ |
| Tara conditional | 口伝えしたら | 口伝えしなかったら |
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
oral instruction; verbal teaching
Refers to teaching or conveying instructions by speaking, as opposed to written manuals or formal lessons.
This technique was taught to the apprentice by oral instruction.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
word-of-mouth; passing information orally
Used for spreading news, rumors, or information through personal communication rather than written media.
The story spread by word of mouth.
Refers to cultural knowledge, stories, or history passed down through generations by speech, not writing.
The folk tales of this region have been preserved through oral tradition.