惑わす（まどわす）
JLPT N1 · Godan verb (Group 1)
Pitch accent: nakadaka (middle-high) — pitch drops after mora 3
Meaning: to confuse / mislead
Conjugation
| Form | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| masu-form (polite) | 惑わします | まどわします |
| te-form | 惑わして | まどわして |
| ta-form (past) | 惑わした | まどわした |
| nai-form (negative) | 惑わさない | まどわさない |
| potential form | 惑わせる | まどわせる |
Example sentences
- うまい言葉が人を惑わす。 — Sweet talk leads people astray.
- うわさに惑わされない。 — Don't let rumors mislead you.
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