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たゆとう · godan verb (-u, special)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | たゆとう | たゆとわない |
| Polite | たゆといます | たゆといません |
| Past polite | たゆといました | たゆといませんでした |
| Past | たゆとうた | たゆとわなかった |
| Te-form | たゆとうて | たゆとわないで |
| Desire | たゆといたい | たゆといたくない |
| Potential | たゆとえる | たゆとえない |
| Passive | たゆとわれる | たゆとわれない |
| Causative | たゆとわせる | たゆとわせない |
| Causative passive | たゆとわせられるalso たゆとわされる | たゆとわせられないalso たゆとわされない |
| Volitional | たゆとおう | |
| Polite volitional | たゆといましょう | |
| Imperative | たゆとえ | たゆとうな |
| Conditional | たゆとえば | たゆとわなければ |
| Tara conditional | たゆとうたら | たゆとわなかったら |
Meanings
1
godan verb (-u, special), intransitive verb
sway to and fro; drift about; flutter; flicker
usually written using kana alone
Describes physical, visible movement: something swaying, drifting, fluttering, or flickering gently. Often used for smoke, flames, reflections on water, or floating objects. It is used attributively or at the end of a sentence.
See also: たゆたう
Moonlight sways on the water's surface.
Smoke drifts in the wind.
2
godan verb (-u, special), intransitive verb
be fickle; be irresolute; vacillate; waver
usually written using kana alone
Describes a person's mind, feelings, or decisions wavering; being indecisive or changeable. More abstract than sense 1.
See also: たゆたう
His heart is still wavering.
Unable to decide, my feelings vacillate.