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 |
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.
ついに彼女に別れを告げた。
I finally said goodbye to her.
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).
鐘の音が正午を告げた。
The bell signaled noon.
紅葉が秋の訪れを告げている。
The autumn leaves are announcing the arrival of fall.
He told her the truth.
Please give your name at the reception desk.
The doctor informed the family of his death.
The arrival of swallows heralds the coming of spring.