うなずく(うなずく)Conjugation

JLPT N4 · Godan verb (Group 1) · Meaning: to nod

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The base form — casual speech and the stem for many grammar patterns.
うなずくうなずく
masu (polite present)
Polite present/future affirmative.
うなずきますうなずきます
masen (polite negative)
Polite present negative.
うなずきませんうなずきません
mashita (polite past)
Polite past affirmative.
うなずきましたうなずきました
masen deshita (polite past neg.)
Polite past negative.
うなずきませんでしたうなずきませんでした
te-form
The most versatile form — linking, requests, progressive and more.
うなずいてうなずいて
ta (plain past)
Plain past affirmative.
うなずいたうなずいた
nai (plain negative)
Plain present negative.
うなずかないうなずかない
nakatta (plain past neg.)
Plain past negative.
うなずかなかったうなずかなかった
Potential
Ability or possibility — 'can do'.
うなずけるうなずける
Passive
Passive voice — 'to be done to'.
うなずかれるうなずかれる
Causative
Causative — 'to make/let someone do'.
うなずかせるうなずかせる
Volitional
Volitional — 'let's…' or intention.
うなずこううなずこう
Imperative
Imperative — a strong command; used sparingly.
うなずけうなずけ
Prohibitive
Prohibitive — 'don't do it!'.
うなずくなうなずくな
Conditional (ba)
Hypothetical 'if' — leans written.
うなずけばうなずけば
Conditional (tara)
The most versatile everyday 'if / when'.
うなずいたらうなずいたら

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