構う(かまう)Conjugation

JLPT N3 · Godan verb (Group 1) · Meaning: to mind / care about

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The base form — casual speech and the stem for many grammar patterns.
構うかまう
masu (polite present)
Polite present/future affirmative.
構いますかまいます
masen (polite negative)
Polite present negative.
構いませんかまいません
mashita (polite past)
Polite past affirmative.
構いましたかまいました
masen deshita (polite past neg.)
Polite past negative.
構いませんでしたかまいませんでした
te-form
The most versatile form — linking, requests, progressive and more.
構ってかまって
ta (plain past)
Plain past affirmative.
構ったかまった
nai (plain negative)
Plain present negative.
構わないかまわない
nakatta (plain past neg.)
Plain past negative.
構わなかったかまわなかった
Potential
Ability or possibility — 'can do'.
構えるかまえる
Passive
Passive voice — 'to be done to'.
構われるかまわれる
Causative
Causative — 'to make/let someone do'.
構わせるかまわせる
Volitional
Volitional — 'let's…' or intention.
構おうかまおう
Imperative
Imperative — a strong command; used sparingly.
構えかまえ
Prohibitive
Prohibitive — 'don't do it!'.
構うなかまうな
Conditional (ba)
Hypothetical 'if' — leans written.
構えばかまえば
Conditional (tara)
The most versatile everyday 'if / when'.
構ったらかまったら

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