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告げる · ichidan verb
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 告げる | 告げない |
| Polite | 告げます | 告げません |
| Past polite | 告げました | 告げませんでした |
| Past | 告げた | 告げなかった |
| Te-form | 告げて | 告げないで |
| Desire | 告げたい | 告げたくない |
| Potential | 告げられるalso 告げれる | 告げられないalso 告げれない |
| Passive | 告げられる | 告げられない |
| Causative | 告げさせる | 告げさせない |
| Causative passive | 告げさせられる | 告げさせられない |
| Volitional | 告げよう | |
| Polite volitional | 告げましょう | |
| Imperative | 告げろ | 告げるな |
| Conditional | 告げれば | 告げなければ |
| Tara conditional | 告げたら | 告げなかったら |
Meanings
1
ichidan verb, transitive verb
Used for conveying information, news, or decisions to someone, often with a formal or serious tone. Common in set phrases like 別れを告げる (to say goodbye) or 終わりを告げる (to announce the end).
He told me the truth.
I finally said goodbye to her.
2
ichidan verb, transitive verb
Describes a sign, event, or object that shows or marks something, often in a literary or formal context. Frequently used with nouns like 時 (time), 季節 (season), or 到来 (arrival).
The bell signaled noon.
The autumn leaves are announcing the arrival of fall.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉に〈事〉を告げるto tell someone something
He told her the truth.
- 名前を告げるto give one's name
Please give your name at the reception desk.
- 死を告げるto announce someone's death
The doctor informed the family of his death.
- 到来を告げるto herald the arrival (of something)
The arrival of swallows heralds the coming of spring.