爪を研ぐ
爪を研ぐ · godan verb (-gu)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 爪を研ぐ | 爪を研がない |
| Polite | 爪を研ぎます | 爪を研ぎません |
| Past polite | 爪を研ぎました | 爪を研ぎませんでした |
| Past | 爪を研いだ | 爪を研がなかった |
| Te-form | 爪を研いで | 爪を研がないで |
| Desire | 爪を研ぎたい | 爪を研ぎたくない |
| Potential | 爪を研げる | 爪を研げない |
| Passive | 爪を研がれる | 爪を研がれない |
| Causative | 爪を研がせる | 爪を研がせない |
| Causative passive | 爪を研がせられるalso 爪を研がされる | 爪を研がせられないalso 爪を研がされない |
| Volitional | 爪を研ごう | |
| Polite volitional | 爪を研ぎましょう | |
| Imperative | 爪を研げ | 爪を研ぐな |
| Conditional | 爪を研げば | 爪を研がなければ |
| Tara conditional | 爪を研いだら | 爪を研がなかったら |
Meanings
1
sharpen one's claws
Literal meaning of a cat or other animal sharpening its claws; also used figuratively for someone honing their skills or preparing for an attack.
The cat is sharpening its claws on the post.
He was secretly sharpening his skills to beat his rival.