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A5 Expression, う-verb (す)

(くぎ)()to give a warning, to remind (a person) of

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Expression, う-verb (す)

      1. 1.

        to give a warning, to remind (a person) of, to drive in a nail

        Idiomatic expression

    All Forms

    釘を刺す 【くぎをさす】釘をさす 【くぎをさす】クギを刺す 【くぎをさす】

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    • 生徒(せいと)にふざけないよう(くぎ)()した。

      I warned the students not to mess around.

    • 約束(やくそく)時間(じかん)(おそ)れないように(くぎ)()しました。

      I reminded them not to be late for the appointment.

    • 調子(ちょうし)()りやすい(おっと)調子(ちょうし)()らないよう(くぎ)()す。

      I warn my husband, who easily gets carried away, not to get too excited.

    • 大事(だいじ)仕事(しごと)納期(のうき)(なに)()(くぎ)()したのに、(わす)れられていた。

      Even though I reminded them repeatedly about the important work deadline, it was forgotten.

    • 注意(ちゅうい)(うなが)すべく、(おな)じことを(くぎ)()すように(なに)()子供(こども)()いました。

      To encourage caution, I reminded the child repeatedly of the same thing.

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