たわむ · godan verb (-mu)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | たわむ | たわまない |
| Polite | たわみます | たわみません |
| Past polite | たわみました | たわみませんでした |
| Past | たわんだ | たわまなかった |
| Te-form | たわんで | たわまないで |
| Desire | たわみたい | たわみたくない |
| Potential | たわめる | たわめない |
| Passive | たわまれる | たわまれない |
| Causative | たわませる | たわませない |
| Causative passive | たわませられるalso たわまされる | たわませられないalso たわまされない |
| Volitional | たわもう | |
| Polite volitional | たわみましょう | |
| Imperative | たわめ | たわむな |
| Conditional | たわめば | たわまなければ |
| Tara conditional | たわんだら | たわまなかったら |
godan verb (-mu), intransitive verb
Describes something long and flexible bending under weight or pressure, such as a branch, shelf, or beam. Often implies a gentle, elastic curve rather than a sharp fold.
The tree branch is bending under the weight of the snow.
The shelf board has started to sag under the weight of the books.
godan verb (-mu), intransitive verb
lose heart; be discouraged; flag
Figurative use: one's spirit or resolve bends under pressure, similar to 弛む (たるむ). Often used when someone's enthusiasm or determination weakens.
See also: たるむ
After a series of failures, I almost lost heart.