身を挺する · suru verb (special)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 身を挺する | 身を挺さない |
| Polite | 身を挺します | 身を挺しません |
| Past polite | 身を挺しました | 身を挺しませんでした |
| Past | 身を挺した | 身を挺さなかった |
| Te-form | 身を挺して | 身を挺さないで |
| Desire | 身を挺したい | 身を挺したくない |
| Potential | 身を挺せる | 身を挺せない |
| Passive | 身を挺されるalso formal 身を挺せられる | 身を挺されないalso formal 身を挺せられない |
| Causative | 身を挺させる | 身を挺させない |
| Causative passive | 身を挺させられる | 身を挺させられない |
| Volitional | 身を挺そう | |
| Polite volitional | 身を挺しましょう | |
| Imperative | 身を挺せ | 身を挺するな |
| Conditional | 身を挺せば | 身を挺さなければ |
| Tara conditional | 身を挺したら | 身を挺さなかったら |
expression, suru verb (special)
risk one's life; put one's life on the line
Used when someone stakes their life or safety to accomplish something. Often appears as 身を挺して (adverbial form).
The firefighter risked his life to rescue the child.
He tried to reveal the truth, putting his life on the line.
expression, suru verb (special)
A slightly extended use: to commit oneself fully or take initiative, not necessarily life-threatening. Still carries a strong sense of dedication.
The president stepped forward and devoted himself to the new business.
She gave her all to bring the team together.