ふるまう（ふるまう）
JLPT N1 · Godan verb (Group 1)
Pitch accent: nakadaka (middle-high) — pitch drops after mora 3
Meaning: to treat/entertain
Conjugation
| Form | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| masu-form (polite) | ふるまいます | ふるまいます |
| te-form | ふるまって | ふるまって |
| ta-form (past) | ふるまった | ふるまった |
| nai-form (negative) | ふるまわない | ふるまわない |
| potential form | ふるまえる | ふるまえる |
Example sentences
- 客に手料理をふるまう。 — She treats the guests to a home-cooked meal.
- お茶をふるまってもてなす。 — He serves tea to welcome the guests.
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