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“predicate” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajijutsugo

Example

文の述語は動作や状態を表します。bun no jutsu go wa dō sa ya jō tai o arawa shi ma su

A sentence's predicate shows an action or state.

Illustration for 述語 (predicate)

How to say “predicate” in Japanese

“Predicate” in Japanese is 述語 (jutsugo).

Carries the main statement about the subject by expressing an action, condition, quality, or identity.

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

Example sentences with 述語

主語に合わせて述語を変えます。shu go ni a wa se te jutsu go o ka e ma su

I change the predicate to match the subject.

Tips for using 述語

  • Japanese sentences often place 述語 (jutsugo) at the end, where it presents the sentence's action, state, or quality.

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