Vocab Info

N2 う-Verb

()くす

to exhaust, to run out, to devote, to serve (a person), to befriend, to do to exhaustion

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    • Word Type

      う-Verb

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      五段動詞

    Examples

    • 善美(ぜんび)()くした建築(けんちく)見惚(みほ)れる。

      I am fascinated by the architecture that embodies beauty and goodness.

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    • (おや)(おや)としての義務(ぎむ)()くすべきです。

      Parents should fulfill their duties as parents.

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    • 医師(いし):「()()くしましたが、患者(かんじゃ)(すく)えませんでした。」

      Doctor: 'We did everything we could, but we couldn't save the patient.'

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    • 本分(ほんぶん)()くさないことには上司(じょうし)から(みと)めてもらえないでしょう。

      You probably won't be recognized by your boss unless you fulfill your responsibilities.

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    • 国民(こくみん)()くしてくれた偉大(いだい)政治(せいじ)()有難(ありがと)うと()わないではいられません。

      I cannot help but say thank you to the great politician who dedicated himself to the people.

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