期す · godan verb (-su)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 期す | 期さない |
| Polite | 期します | 期しません |
| Past polite | 期しました | 期しませんでした |
| Past | 期した | 期さなかった |
| Te-form | 期して | 期さないで |
| Desire | 期したい | 期したくない |
| Potential | 期せる | 期せない |
| Passive | 期される | 期されない |
| Causative | 期させる | 期させない |
| Causative passive | 期させられる | 期させられない |
| Volitional | 期そう | |
| Polite volitional | 期しましょう | |
| Imperative | 期せ | 期すな |
| Conditional | 期せば | 期さなければ |
| Tara conditional | 期したら | 期さなかったら |
godan verb (-su), suru verb (precursor), intransitive verb
Used for setting a specific time, date, or deadline. Often appears in formal or written contexts.
We set the meeting date for next week.
godan verb (-su), suru verb (precursor), intransitive verb
expect; anticipate; look forward to
Expresses anticipation or expectation, often with a nuance of looking forward to something. Can be used in both positive and neutral contexts.
I am expecting his success.
godan verb (-su), suru verb (precursor), intransitive verb
resolve to do; pledge; decide upon
Indicates a firm decision or resolution to do something. Often used in formal declarations or promises.
He resolved to succeed without fail.