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言い渡す · godan verb (-su)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 言い渡す | 言い渡さない |
| Polite | 言い渡します | 言い渡しません |
| Past polite | 言い渡しました | 言い渡しませんでした |
| Past | 言い渡した | 言い渡さなかった |
| Te-form | 言い渡して | 言い渡さないで |
| Desire | 言い渡したい | 言い渡したくない |
| Potential | 言い渡せる | 言い渡せない |
| Passive | 言い渡される | 言い渡されない |
| Causative | 言い渡させる | 言い渡させない |
| Causative passive | 言い渡させられる | 言い渡させられない |
| Volitional | 言い渡そう | |
| Polite volitional | 言い渡しましょう | |
| Imperative | 言い渡せ | 言い渡すな |
| Conditional | 言い渡せば | 言い渡さなければ |
| Tara conditional | 言い渡したら | 言い渡さなかったら |
Meanings
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godan verb (-su), transitive verb
Used for formal declarations, such as a judge pronouncing a sentence, an official announcing a decision, or someone formally conveying a message. Often implies authority or finality.
The judge sentenced the defendant to three years in prison.
The president announced the new policy to the employees.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉に判決を言い渡すto pronounce a verdict to someone
The judge pronounced the verdict to the defendant.
- 〈人〉に死刑を言い渡すto sentence someone to death
The criminal was sentenced to death.
- 〈人〉に解雇を言い渡すto formally announce someone's dismissal
The president formally announced his dismissal.