ほれぼれ
also: ほれほれ
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ほれぼれする · noun or participle which takes 'suru'
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | ほれぼれする | ほれぼれしない |
| Polite | ほれぼれします | ほれぼれしません |
| Past polite | ほれぼれしました | ほれぼれしませんでした |
| Past | ほれぼれした | ほれぼれしなかった |
| Te-form | ほれぼれして | ほれぼれしないで |
| Desire | ほれぼれしたい | ほれぼれしたくない |
| Potential | ほれぼれできる | ほれぼれできない |
| Passive | ほれぼれされる | ほれぼれされない |
| Causative | ほれぼれさせる | ほれぼれさせない |
| Causative passive | ほれぼれさせられる | ほれぼれさせられない |
| Volitional | ほれぼれしよう | |
| Polite volitional | ほれぼれしましょう | |
| Imperative | ほれぼれしろ | ほれぼれするな |
| Conditional | ほれぼれすれば | ほれぼれしなければ |
| Tara conditional | ほれぼれしたら | ほれぼれしなかったら |
Meanings
1
adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
fondly; admiringly; with fascination
usually written using kana alone
Describes looking at or being captivated by someone or something with deep admiration or enchantment. Often used with verbs like 見る or 眺める.
She gazed at the painting with admiration.
I was fascinated by his performance.
Usage patterns
- 〈人・物〉に惚れ惚れするto be fascinated/admiringly captivated by someone or something
I was captivated by his acting.
- 惚れ惚れと〈動詞〉to (look, gaze, etc.) admiringly
She gazed at the painting with fascination.
- 惚れ惚れするような〈物〉a thing so admirable it captivates you
He sang in a voice that was utterly captivating.