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Meaning of 気を配る(きをくばる) in Japanese

Japanese word definition and usage

気を配る, 気をくばる
Kana Reading
きをくばる
Romaji
kiwokubaru
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with `ru` ending
    Meaning
    to pay attention; to be watchful

Example Sentences

気を配る, 気をくばる, きをくばる used in context

Verb Conjugations

Common conjugated forms

Non-Past

Plain
気を配る
Plain Polite
気を配ります
Negative
気を配らない
Negative Polite
気を配りません

Past

Plain
気を配った
Plain Polite
気を配りました
Negative
気を配らなかった
Negative Polite
気を配りませんでした

Te

Plain
気を配って
Plain Polite
気を配りまして
Negative
--
Negative Polite
--

Passive

Plain
気を配られる
Plain Polite
気を配られます
Negative
気を配られない
Negative Polite
気を配られません

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JLPT 3

distribute, spouse, exile, rationing

On: ハイ

Kun: くば.る

10 strokes

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JLPT 5

spirit, mind, air, atmosphere, mood

On: キ, ケ

Kun: いき

6 strokes

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