名が泣く · godan verb (-ku)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 名が泣く | 名が泣かない |
| Polite | 名が泣きます | 名が泣きません |
| Past polite | 名が泣きました | 名が泣きませんでした |
| Past | 名が泣いた | 名が泣かなかった |
| Te-form | 名が泣いて | 名が泣かないで |
| Desire | 名が泣きたい | 名が泣きたくない |
| Potential | 名が泣ける | 名が泣けない |
| Passive | 名が泣かれる | 名が泣かれない |
| Causative | 名が泣かせる | 名が泣かせない |
| Causative passive | 名が泣かせられるalso 名が泣かされる | 名が泣かせられないalso 名が泣かされない |
| Volitional | 名が泣こう | |
| Polite volitional | 名が泣きましょう | |
| Imperative | 名が泣け | 名が泣くな |
| Conditional | 名が泣けば | 名が泣かなければ |
| Tara conditional | 名が泣いたら | 名が泣かなかったら |
not worthy of the name; not live up to one's reputation
Idiomatic expression used when someone or something fails to meet the expectations associated with their title, status, or reputation. Often used critically of public figures, institutions, or products.
That politician made a blunder that was unworthy of his reputation.
This restaurant is so bad it doesn't deserve its name.