説教
説教する · noun or participle which takes 'suru'
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 説教する | 説教しない |
| Polite | 説教します | 説教しません |
| Past polite | 説教しました | 説教しませんでした |
| Past | 説教した | 説教しなかった |
| Te-form | 説教して | 説教しないで |
| Desire | 説教したい | 説教したくない |
| Potential | 説教できる | 説教できない |
| Passive | 説教される | 説教されない |
| Causative | 説教させる | 説教させない |
| Causative passive | 説教させられる | 説教させられない |
| Volitional | 説教しよう | |
| Polite volitional | 説教しましょう | |
| Imperative | 説教しろ | 説教するな |
| Conditional | 説教すれば | 説教しなければ |
| Tara conditional | 説教したら | 説教しなかったら |
Meanings
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
Religious or moral talk delivered by a clergy member or teacher. Can be used as a noun or with する to mean 'to preach'.
The pastor gave a sermon at church on Sunday.
His sermons are always long and boring.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
scolding; lecturing; remonstration
A lengthy, often unwanted lecture or reprimand, typically from a parent, boss, or superior. Carries a negative nuance of being talked down to.
When I was late, I got a long lecture from the department head.
My mother loves to lecture me.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉に説教するto lecture/scold someone
I got a long lecture from my boss.
- 説教を受けるto receive a scolding/lecture
He got a lecture from his teacher.
- 〈人〉が説教をするfor someone to give a sermon
The pastor gives a sermon at the church.
- 説教が長いthe lecture/sermon is long
My father's lectures are always long.