かばう · godan verb (-u)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | かばう | かばわない |
| Polite | かばいます | かばいません |
| Past polite | かばいました | かばいませんでした |
| Past | かばった | かばわなかった |
| Te-form | かばって | かばわないで |
| Desire | かばいたい | かばいたくない |
| Potential | かばえる | かばえない |
| Passive | かばわれる | かばわれない |
| Causative | かばわせる | かばわせない |
| Causative passive | かばわせられるalso かばわされる | かばわせられないalso かばわされない |
| Volitional | かばおう | |
| Polite volitional | かばいましょう | |
| Imperative | かばえ | かばうな |
| Conditional | かばえば | かばわなければ |
| Tara conditional | かばったら | かばわなかったら |
godan verb (-u), transitive verb
protect; shield; defend; cover for; stand up for
Used for actively shielding a person, animal, or body part from harm, criticism, or blame. Often implies a protective stance, physically or socially. Can also mean to favor or side with someone in a dispute.
彼は弟をかばって、自分が叱られた。
He shielded his younger brother and ended up getting scolded himself.
In the soccer match, the goalkeeper desperately defended the goal.
She always stands up for her friends, but this time I think her friend is wrong.
He got scolded by the teacher for shielding his younger sister.
She lied to cover for her friend.
He walked while favoring his sore leg.
Mom always takes my brother's side and defends him.