Translation of Japanese word "する" to English
する
する
[suru]
IPA: /sɯɾɯ/
Meaning
VerbA syntactic marker. A syntactic marker in a question whose main verb is not another auxiliary verb or be.
How to use
する (suru) — 'to do'. Irregular verb (Group 3). Combined with nouns to make compound verbs: 勉強する (study), 運動する (exercise), 結婚する (marry). Masu form: します.
🇬🇧 English
to do
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: する
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): する
Romaji Transcription: suru
Example Sentences
私は毎日勉強する。
わたしはまいにちべんきょうする。
I study every day.
彼女は毎朝食事する。
かのじょはまいあさじきじする。
She eats breakfast every morning.
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Common phrases
- 勉強する— to study
- 結婚する— to get married
- 〜をする— to do ~
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Frequency rank: #31 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "する" mean?▼
The Japanese word "する" means "to do" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Used to indicate an action or behavior.".
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