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“intransitive verb” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajijidōshi

Example

「寝る」は自動詞です。ne ru wa ji dō shi de su

"Neru" is an intransitive verb.

Illustration for 自動詞 (intransitive verb)

How to say “intransitive verb” in Japanese

“Intransitive verb” in Japanese is 自動詞 (jidōshi).

Refers to a verb that presents an event as happening to or being carried out by the subject without naming a direct object.

Full entry for 自動詞: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 自動詞

文の主語が自然に動作を行う場合は、自動詞を使います。bun no shu go ga shi zen ni dō sa o okona u ba ai wa ji dō shi o tsuka i ma su

When the subject naturally performs the action, use an intransitive verb.

Tips for using 自動詞

  • In Japanese, pairs such as 開く (aku) and 開ける (akeru) show the contrast between an intransitive verb and a verb that takes a direct object.

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