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Meaning of 貶す(けなす) in Japanese

Japanese word definition and usage

貶す, 貶なす
JLPT 1
Kana Reading
けなす
Romaji
kenasu
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    Godan verb with `su` ending, transitive verb
    Meaning
    to speak ill of

Example Sentences

貶す, 貶なす, けなす used in context

Verb Conjugations

Common conjugated forms

Non-Past

Plain
貶す
Plain Polite
貶します
Negative
貶さない
Negative Polite
貶しません

Past

Plain
貶した
Plain Polite
貶しました
Negative
貶さなかった
Negative Polite
貶しませんでした

Te

Plain
貶して
Plain Polite
貶しまして
Negative
--
Negative Polite
--

Passive

Plain
貶される
Plain Polite
貶されます
Negative
貶されない
Negative Polite
貶されません

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Related Kanji

Kanji found in this word

degrade

On: ヘン

Kun: おとし.める, おと.す

11 strokes

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