言葉を尽くす · godan verb (-su)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 言葉を尽くす | 言葉を尽くさない |
| Polite | 言葉を尽くします | 言葉を尽くしません |
| Past polite | 言葉を尽くしました | 言葉を尽くしませんでした |
| Past | 言葉を尽くした | 言葉を尽くさなかった |
| Te-form | 言葉を尽くして | 言葉を尽くさないで |
| Desire | 言葉を尽くしたい | 言葉を尽くしたくない |
| Potential | 言葉を尽くせる | 言葉を尽くせない |
| Passive | 言葉を尽くされる | 言葉を尽くされない |
| Causative | 言葉を尽くさせる | 言葉を尽くさせない |
| Causative passive | 言葉を尽くさせられる | 言葉を尽くさせられない |
| Volitional | 言葉を尽くそう | |
| Polite volitional | 言葉を尽くしましょう | |
| Imperative | 言葉を尽くせ | 言葉を尽くすな |
| Conditional | 言葉を尽くせば | 言葉を尽くさなければ |
| Tara conditional | 言葉を尽くしたら | 言葉を尽くさなかったら |
exhaust one's words; use every possible word
Used when someone tries everything they can say to persuade, explain, or express something, often implying they have run out of effective words. Can also imply being overly verbose or talking excessively.
He tried to persuade them using every word he could, but they wouldn't listen.
No matter how many words I use, I can't fully express my gratitude.