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なす

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word なす

為す
Godan verb
Transitive
Usually kana
Freq #1972
1

to do; to commit; to carry out; to bring about

Examples
仮にも為す価値があるものならば何でも良く為す価値がある。
Whatever is worth doing at all, is worth doing well.

Kanji in this Word

9 strokes
Frequency: 831
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

do
change
make
benefit
welfare
be of use
reach to
try
practice
cost
serve as
good
advantage
as a result of

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ため
な.る
な.す
す.る
たり
つく.る
なり
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
びい
12 strokes
Grade 10

Meanings

change
be of use
reach to
do
try
practice
cost
serve as

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ため
な.る
な.す
す.る
たり
つく.る
なり
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