Vocab Info

A3 Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb

(なす)to rub in, to smear on, to spread on, to daub, to lay the blame on

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb

      1.

      to rub in, to smear on, to spread on, to daub

      Usually written using kana alone
    2. Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb

      2.

      to lay the blame on

      Usually written using kana alone,

    All Forms

    擦る 【なする】

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    Examples

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      ミスを部下(ぶか)(こす)上司(じょうし)最低(さいてい)だ。

      A boss who lays the blame on their subordinates for mistakes is the worst.

        (かべ)漆喰(しっくい)(こす)作業(さぎょう)をする職人(しょくにん)観察(かんさつ)する。

        To observe the craftsman who performs the task of smearing plaster on the wall.

          習字(しゅうじ)時間(じかん)にクラスメイトから(かお)(すみ)(す)られました。

          During calligraphy class, ink was smeared on my face by a classmate.

            失敗(しっぱい)責任(せきにん)部下(ぶか)(なす)ったことから、(かれ)部下達(ぶかたち)から(きら)われている。

            He is disliked by his subordinates because he laid the blame on them for the failure.

              ミスを他人(たにん)(なす)ろうとするような人が上司(じょうし)になっていいわけがありません。

              There is no way that someone who tries to lay the blame on others for their mistakes should become a boss.

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