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貢ぐ · godan verb (-gu)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 貢ぐ | 貢がない |
| Polite | 貢ぎます | 貢ぎません |
| Past polite | 貢ぎました | 貢ぎませんでした |
| Past | 貢いだ | 貢がなかった |
| Te-form | 貢いで | 貢がないで |
| Desire | 貢ぎたい | 貢ぎたくない |
| Potential | 貢げる | 貢げない |
| Passive | 貢がれる | 貢がれない |
| Causative | 貢がせる | 貢がせない |
| Causative passive | 貢がせられるalso 貢がされる | 貢がせられないalso 貢がされない |
| Volitional | 貢ごう | |
| Polite volitional | 貢ぎましょう | |
| Imperative | 貢げ | 貢ぐな |
| Conditional | 貢げば | 貢がなければ |
| Tara conditional | 貢いだら | 貢がなかったら |
Meanings
1
godan verb (-gu), transitive verb, intransitive verb
support financially; give money to; bankroll
Often implies giving money to someone who does not reciprocate, such as a host/hostess, idol, or dependent partner. Can be used for one-sided financial support in personal relationships.
He is giving a lot of money to a hostess.
It's not unusual for fans to financially support idols.
2
godan verb (-gu), transitive verb
present to a lord; offer tribute to a monarch
Historical use: presenting money or goods to a feudal lord, monarch, or superior. Rare in modern conversation except in historical contexts.
In the Warring States period, retainers presented money and goods to their lord.