居直る · godan verb (-ru)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 居直る | 居直らない |
| Polite | 居直ります | 居直りません |
| Past polite | 居直りました | 居直りませんでした |
| Past | 居直った | 居直らなかった |
| Te-form | 居直って | 居直らないで |
| Desire | 居直りたい | 居直りたくない |
| Potential | 居直れる | 居直れない |
| Passive | 居直られる | 居直られない |
| Causative | 居直らせる | 居直らせない |
| Causative passive | 居直らせられるalso 居直らされる | 居直らせられないalso 居直らされない |
| Volitional | 居直ろう | |
| Polite volitional | 居直りましょう | |
| Imperative | 居直れ | 居直るな |
| Conditional | 居直れば | 居直らなければ |
| Tara conditional | 居直ったら | 居直らなかったら |
godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
sit upright; sit up straight
Literal meaning: to straighten one's posture from a slouching or relaxed position. Often used when someone corrects their sitting posture.
When the teacher came in, the students hurriedly sat up straight.
godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
become defiant; take an aggressive attitude; turn the tables
Figurative extension: from a posture of weakness or apology, suddenly adopting a bold, confrontational stance. Often used when someone caught in a fault unexpectedly becomes aggressive or self-righteous.
When his mistake was pointed out, he suddenly became defiant and unapologetic.
The cornered suspect turned defiant and started making threats instead.