慕う
慕う · godan verb (-u)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 慕う | 慕わない |
| Polite | 慕います | 慕いません |
| Past polite | 慕いました | 慕いませんでした |
| Past | 慕った | 慕わなかった |
| Te-form | 慕って | 慕わないで |
| Desire | 慕いたい | 慕いたくない |
| Potential | 慕える | 慕えない |
| Passive | 慕われる | 慕われない |
| Causative | 慕わせる | 慕わせない |
| Causative passive | 慕わせられるalso 慕わされる | 慕わせられないalso 慕わされない |
| Volitional | 慕おう | |
| Polite volitional | 慕いましょう | |
| Imperative | 慕え | 慕うな |
| Conditional | 慕えば | 慕わなければ |
| Tara conditional | 慕ったら | 慕わなかったら |
Meanings
godan verb (-u), transitive verb
yearn for; long for; miss; love dearly
Expresses deep emotional attachment, longing, or affection toward a person, often someone respected or loved. Can be used for missing someone who is far away or deceased.
She yearns for her grandmother who lives far away.
He still longs for his late teacher even now.
godan verb (-u), transitive verb
To follow someone because of deep respect or admiration, often implying a desire to be near them or emulate them. Not a neutral 'follow' like 従う.
The disciples gathered in this place, following their master out of admiration.
godan verb (-u), transitive verb
idolize; look up to
To deeply admire and respect someone for their virtue, learning, or status. Often used for historical figures, mentors, or role models.
Many young people idolize his way of life.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉を兄のように慕うto look up to someone like an older brother
He looks up to his senior like an older brother.
- 〈人〉に慕われるto be admired or loved by (people)
That teacher is loved and admired by the students.
- 亡き〈人〉を慕うto yearn for a deceased person
She still longs for her deceased husband.
Expressions
- 故郷を慕うpine for home; yearn for one's hometown