称する · suru verb (special)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 称する | 称さない |
| Polite | 称します | 称しません |
| Past polite | 称しました | 称しませんでした |
| Past | 称した | 称さなかった |
| Te-form | 称して | 称さないで |
| Desire | 称したい | 称したくない |
| Potential | 称せる | 称せない |
| Passive | 称されるalso formal 称せられる | 称されないalso formal 称せられない |
| Causative | 称させる | 称させない |
| Causative passive | 称させられる | 称させられない |
| Volitional | 称そう | |
| Polite volitional | 称しましょう | |
| Imperative | 称せ | 称するな |
| Conditional | 称せば | 称さなければ |
| Tara conditional | 称したら | 称さなかったら |
suru verb (special), transitive verb
Used when giving a name or label to someone or something, often in formal or official contexts.
This phenomenon is called 'refraction of light'.
suru verb (special), transitive verb
call oneself; go by the name of
Refers to a person or entity using a particular name or title for themselves; often implies a self-styled or assumed identity.
He calls himself a 'reformer'.
suru verb (special), transitive verb
claim to be; profess; pretend
Used when someone asserts a status, quality, or intention, often with a nuance of doubt or pretense.
He claims to love peace, yet sells weapons.
suru verb (special), transitive verb
Formal or literary expression for praising someone's achievements or qualities.
Voices rose to praise his courageous actions.
He skipped the meeting, claiming to be sick.
He asked a man who claimed to be a doctor for treatment.
This organization calls itself a human rights protection group.