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成す

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

成す
なす
Godan verb
Freq #1972
1

Transitive verb

to form; to make; to constitute

Examples
彼は作家として名を成そうという野心を持っている。
He has an ambition to make a name for himself as a writer.
2

Transitive verb

to build up (e.g. a fortune); to create; to establish

Examples
イナゴが大群をなしてやってきた。
Locusts came in big swarms.
3

Transitive verb

to accomplish; to achieve; to win (fame); to gain

Examples
人間は動物よりはるかに多くの偉業をなしてきたのである。
Human beings have achieved a lot more than animals.
4

Transitive verb; As ...と〜

to change (into); to convert

5

Word usually written using kana alone; Transitive verb; Also written as 為す

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

6

Word usually written using kana alone; Suffix; After the -masu stem of a verb

to do intentionally

Kanji in this Word

成
6 strokes
Frequency: 116
JLPT N2
Grade 4

Meanings

turn into
become
get
grow
elapse
reach

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セイ
ジョウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
な.る
な.す
-な.す
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
あき
あきら
しげ
そん
たえ
なお
なり
なる
のり
ひら
まさ
よし
り
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