宿す · godan verb (-su)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 宿す | 宿さない |
| Polite | 宿します | 宿しません |
| Past polite | 宿しました | 宿しませんでした |
| Past | 宿した | 宿さなかった |
| Te-form | 宿して | 宿さないで |
| Desire | 宿したい | 宿したくない |
| Potential | 宿せる | 宿せない |
| Passive | 宿される | 宿されない |
| Causative | 宿させる | 宿させない |
| Causative passive | 宿させられる | 宿させられない |
| Volitional | 宿そう | |
| Polite volitional | 宿しましょう | |
| Imperative | 宿せ | 宿すな |
| Conditional | 宿せば | 宿さなければ |
| Tara conditional | 宿したら | 宿さなかったら |
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
Used for holding something within: a feeling in one's heart, dew on a leaf, or a substance inside something. Often literary or poetic.
He harbors a deep sadness in his heart.
葉が朝露を宿していた。
The leaves held the morning dew.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
carry a baby; be pregnant
Specifically refers to carrying a child in the womb. More literary than 妊娠する.
彼女は新しい命を宿している。
She is carrying a new life.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
give lodging; accommodate
Archaic use for providing a place to stay. Modern Japanese uses 泊める or 宿泊させる.
昔、旅人を宿すことは大切な務めだった。
Long ago, giving lodging to travelers was an important duty.
She harbored a quiet anger in her heart.
She is carrying a new life within her.
The old couple gave the traveler lodging for the night.
The jewel seemed to hold a mysterious light within it.