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返上する · noun or participle which takes 'suru'
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 返上する | 返上しない |
| Polite | 返上します | 返上しません |
| Past polite | 返上しました | 返上しませんでした |
| Past | 返上した | 返上しなかった |
| Te-form | 返上して | 返上しないで |
| Desire | 返上したい | 返上したくない |
| Potential | 返上できる | 返上できない |
| Passive | 返上される | 返上されない |
| Causative | 返上させる | 返上させない |
| Causative passive | 返上させられる | 返上させられない |
| Volitional | 返上しよう | |
| Polite volitional | 返上しましょう | |
| Imperative | 返上しろ | 返上するな |
| Conditional | 返上すれば | 返上しなければ |
| Tara conditional | 返上したら | 返上しなかったら |
Meanings
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noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
returning; giving back; relinquishing; giving up
Often used for voluntarily giving back or giving up something one has received, holds, or is entitled to, such as a title, award, post, privilege, or day off. More formal and Sino-Japanese in tone than simply 返す.
Because of an injury, he relinquished his title.
Following the scandal, she returned the award.
Over the weekend, we gave up our days off and were busy with preparations.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉を返上するto give up or hand back something one holds, such as a title, position, or day off
He gave up his day off to focus on work.
- 王座を返上するto relinquish a championship title
He gave up his championship title due to injury.
- 〈時〉返上でforgoing one's holidays/rest time (in order to work)
The employees gave up their holidays to work on developing the new product.