こしらえる · ichidan verb
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | こしらえる | こしらえない |
| Polite | こしらえます | こしらえません |
| Past polite | こしらえました | こしらえませんでした |
| Past | こしらえた | こしらえなかった |
| Te-form | こしらえて | こしらえないで |
| Desire | こしらえたい | こしらえたくない |
| Potential | こしらえられるalso こしらえれる | こしらえられないalso こしらえれない |
| Passive | こしらえられる | こしらえられない |
| Causative | こしらえさせる | こしらえさせない |
| Causative passive | こしらえさせられる | こしらえさせられない |
| Volitional | こしらえよう | |
| Polite volitional | こしらえましょう | |
| Imperative | こしらえろ | こしらえるな |
| Conditional | こしらえれば | こしらえなければ |
| Tara conditional | こしらえたら | こしらえなかったら |
ichidan verb, transitive verb
General verb for creating or constructing something tangible, from small items to structures. Often implies careful work or preparation.
彼は木で本棚をこしらえた。
He made a bookshelf out of wood.
This factory manufactures high-end furniture.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
prepare; get ready; make in advance
Used for preparing food, arrangements, or things needed ahead of time. Often implies making something ready for a specific purpose.
My mother got up early and prepared a boxed lunch.
I prepared the necessary documents before the trip.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
dress up; adorn oneself; put on makeup
Refers to dressing oneself up, applying makeup, or adorning oneself carefully. Often used for special occasions or elaborate preparation.
She dressed herself up beautifully for the party.
It took her an hour to put on her makeup in front of the mirror.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
raise money; save up; incur debt
Used for gathering or preparing a sum of money, often with effort. Can refer to saving up, raising funds, or even incurring a debt.
He is working part-time to raise money for studying abroad.
The business failure left him with a large debt.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
have a child; make a friend; start an affair
Colloquial use for acquiring or creating a relationship or offspring. Often implies effort or intentionality, sometimes with a slightly old-fashioned or humorous tone.
He had a child when he was young and struggled.
He quickly made friends at his new workplace.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
make up an excuse; fabricate a story; concoct
Used for inventing a false story, excuse, or explanation. Carries a negative nuance of deception.
He was desperate to make up an excuse for being late.
He concocted a clever lie and deceived everyone.
The carpenter built a sturdy shelf.
My mother prepared dinner for the family.
She did her makeup for the stage performance.
He scraped together money for the trip.
It seems he had a child before getting married.
He made up a story to explain why he was late.
fake; imitation; something made up