戒める · ichidan verb
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 戒める | 戒めない |
| Polite | 戒めます | 戒めません |
| Past polite | 戒めました | 戒めませんでした |
| Past | 戒めた | 戒めなかった |
| Te-form | 戒めて | 戒めないで |
| Desire | 戒めたい | 戒めたくない |
| Potential | 戒められるalso 戒めれる | 戒められないalso 戒めれない |
| Passive | 戒められる | 戒められない |
| Causative | 戒めさせる | 戒めさせない |
| Causative passive | 戒めさせられる | 戒めさせられない |
| Volitional | 戒めよう | |
| Polite volitional | 戒めましょう | |
| Imperative | 戒めろ | 戒めるな |
| Conditional | 戒めれば | 戒めなければ |
| Tara conditional | 戒めたら | 戒めなかったら |
ichidan verb, transitive verb
warn against; caution against
Used when advising someone not to do something, often with a sense of moral or practical guidance. The object is typically the action or behavior being warned against.
The teacher warned the students against being late.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
Focuses on reproving someone for a fault or wrongdoing, often with a corrective intent. Stronger than a simple warning.
The boss sternly admonished him for his negligence.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
Used for formally or authoritatively forbidding an action. Often found in rules, laws, or strict instructions.
The school rules prohibit the use of mobile phones on campus.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
be cautious (archaic); detest (archaic); punish (archaic)
Archaic senses. 'Be cautious' is an old intransitive-like use; 'detest' and 'punish' are rare historical meanings. Not used in modern Japanese.
In classical texts, 戒める can be used with meanings like 'to detest' or 'to punish'.
The teacher admonished the students for their attitude.
The doctor warned against overeating and heavy drinking.
He always keeps himself in check and behaves modestly.
The boss warned his subordinate not to overexert himself.
Rarely used kanji form.