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洗脳する · noun or participle which takes 'suru'
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 洗脳する | 洗脳しない |
| Polite | 洗脳します | 洗脳しません |
| Past polite | 洗脳しました | 洗脳しませんでした |
| Past | 洗脳した | 洗脳しなかった |
| Te-form | 洗脳して | 洗脳しないで |
| Desire | 洗脳したい | 洗脳したくない |
| Potential | 洗脳できる | 洗脳できない |
| Passive | 洗脳される | 洗脳されない |
| Causative | 洗脳させる | 洗脳させない |
| Causative passive | 洗脳させられる | 洗脳させられない |
| Volitional | 洗脳しよう | |
| Polite volitional | 洗脳しましょう | |
| Imperative | 洗脳しろ | 洗脳するな |
| Conditional | 洗脳すれば | 洗脳しなければ |
| Tara conditional | 洗脳したら | 洗脳しなかったら |
Meanings
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noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
brainwashing; mind control
Refers to systematic manipulation of beliefs or thoughts, often in political, religious, or coercive contexts. Can be used literally or figuratively.
He was brainwashed by a cult.
Brainwashing education is a human rights violation.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉を洗脳するto brainwash someone
The cult brainwashed its followers.
- 洗脳を受けるto be subjected to brainwashing
He had been subjected to brainwashing for a long time.
- 洗脳が解けるfor someone's brainwashing to wear off
As time passed, the brainwashing gradually wore off.
- 〈人〉に洗脳されるto be brainwashed by someone
She had been brainwashed by the leader.