肩を貸す · godan verb (-su)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 肩を貸す | 肩を貸さない |
| Polite | 肩を貸します | 肩を貸しません |
| Past polite | 肩を貸しました | 肩を貸しませんでした |
| Past | 肩を貸した | 肩を貸さなかった |
| Te-form | 肩を貸して | 肩を貸さないで |
| Desire | 肩を貸したい | 肩を貸したくない |
| Potential | 肩を貸せる | 肩を貸せない |
| Passive | 肩を貸される | 肩を貸されない |
| Causative | 肩を貸させる | 肩を貸させない |
| Causative passive | 肩を貸させられる | 肩を貸させられない |
| Volitional | 肩を貸そう | |
| Polite volitional | 肩を貸しましょう | |
| Imperative | 肩を貸せ | 肩を貸すな |
| Conditional | 肩を貸せば | 肩を貸さなければ |
| Tara conditional | 肩を貸したら | 肩を貸さなかったら |
lend one's shoulder; support with one's shoulder; help carry a load
Literally offering one's shoulder for physical support, such as helping an injured person walk or sharing a heavy load.
I lent my shoulder to a friend who sprained his ankle and walked him home.
I helped carry the heavy luggage by lending a shoulder.
lend a hand; come to someone's aid
Figurative extension: offering help or support in a difficult situation, not necessarily physical.
When work gets busy, my colleague always lends a hand.
If you're in trouble, I'll come to your aid.