蓄える
蓄える · ichidan verb
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 蓄える | 蓄えない |
| Polite | 蓄えます | 蓄えません |
| Past polite | 蓄えました | 蓄えませんでした |
| Past | 蓄えた | 蓄えなかった |
| Te-form | 蓄えて | 蓄えないで |
| Desire | 蓄えたい | 蓄えたくない |
| Potential | 蓄えられるalso 蓄えれる | 蓄えられないalso 蓄えれない |
| Passive | 蓄えられる | 蓄えられない |
| Causative | 蓄えさせる | 蓄えさせない |
| Causative passive | 蓄えさせられる | 蓄えさせられない |
| Volitional | 蓄えよう | |
| Polite volitional | 蓄えましょう | |
| Imperative | 蓄えろ | 蓄えるな |
| Conditional | 蓄えれば | 蓄えなければ |
| Tara conditional | 蓄えたら | 蓄えなかったら |
Meanings
ichidan verb, transitive verb
Used for tangible goods, money, or supplies kept for future use. Often implies deliberate accumulation.
I stock up on food in preparation for winter.
He is saving money for his retirement.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
Used for intangible resources like knowledge, experience, or skills. Emphasizes gradual growth over time.
I built up my language skills by studying abroad.
I have accumulated many years of experience.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
grow (facial hair); wear (a beard/mustache)
Specifically for growing or wearing facial hair. Not used for head hair.
He wears a fine beard.
I started growing a mustache.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉を蓄えるto store up (money, food, supplies)
I stocked up on food in preparation for winter.
- 力を蓄えるto build up strength/energy
The athletes are building up their strength for the competition.
- 経験を蓄えるto accumulate experience
You should accumulate a variety of experiences while you're young.
- ひげを蓄えるto grow/wear a beard or mustache
He wears an impressive beard.
Expressions
- 知識を蓄えるgain knowledge; build up one's knowledge