くだす（くだす）
JLPT N1 · Godan verb (Group 1)
Pitch accent: heiban (flat) — starts low, then stays high with no drop
Meaning: to make (judgment)/issue (order)
Conjugation
| Form | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| masu-form (polite) | くだします | くだします |
| te-form | くだして | くだして |
| ta-form (past) | くだした | くだした |
| nai-form (negative) | くださない | くださない |
| potential form | くだせる | くだせる |
Example sentences
- 裁判官が判決をくだす。 — The judge hands down a verdict.
- 上司が命令をくだす。 — The boss issues an order.
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