す Japanese Grammar Basic

Browse 8 Japanese Grammar Basic entries for Japanese under す.

Kana す

  1. する (causing a state or action) する The verb する is used to indicate that someone or something causes a state or action to take place. It is the most basic and widely used ve...
  2. する (semi-permanent attribute) する する is used to describe a semi-permanent physical attribute or characteristic that someone or something possesses. This usage often appear...
  3. する (sensory perception) する する is used to express that something is perceived through non-visual senses — smell, taste, sound, touch, or a general feeling. The thing...
  4. する (cost or duration) する する is used to express how much something costs or how long something takes. The amount or duration is typically marked with が, and する ind...
  5. 好きだ・すきだ (like) すき A na-adjective that expresses liking or fondness for something or someone. The liked object is marked with が, and the person who likes is...
  6. 少ない・すくない (few/little) すくない An い-adjective meaning 'few,' 'little,' or 'scarce.' It describes a small quantity or number of something and, like 多い, is primarily used...
  7. ~すぎる (too much) すぎる An auxiliary verb attached to verb stems and adjective stems to express that something is done excessively or a state is excessive. It co...
  8. すると (thereupon / and then) すると A coordinate conjunction connecting two sentences where the second describes an unexpected discovery or an immediate natural consequence ...