盛る
盛る · godan verb (-ru)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 盛る | 盛らない |
| Polite | 盛ります | 盛りません |
| Past polite | 盛りました | 盛りませんでした |
| Past | 盛った | 盛らなかった |
| Te-form | 盛って | 盛らないで |
| Desire | 盛りたい | 盛りたくない |
| Potential | 盛れる | 盛れない |
| Passive | 盛られる | 盛られない |
| Causative | 盛らせる | 盛らせない |
| Causative passive | 盛らせられるalso 盛らされる | 盛らせられないalso 盛らされない |
| Volitional | 盛ろう | |
| Polite volitional | 盛りましょう | |
| Imperative | 盛れ | 盛るな |
| Conditional | 盛れば | 盛らなければ |
| Tara conditional | 盛ったら | 盛らなかったら |
Meanings
godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
become vigorous; gain force; become more active
Describes something becoming lively, intense, or active, often used for natural phenomena, emotions, or activities.
The fire has become more vigorous.
The discussion has become more heated.
godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
Dated term for thriving or flourishing, often used for businesses, towns, or eras. Modern Japanese more often uses 栄える or 繁盛する.
That town once flourished as a port town.
godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
be in heat; be in rut; copulate
Used for animals in mating season; can be vulgar when applied to humans.
The cat is in heat.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉が盛るfor something (especially fire) to blaze up fiercely
The flames of the wildfire blaze fiercely.
- 〈場所〉が盛るfor a town or business to thrive
This town used to thrive in the past.
- 〈動物〉が盛るfor an animal to be in heat
Cats go into heat when spring comes.