noun🔗Share不定詞(grammar) the infinitive mood or mode (a grammatical mood)"Understanding the rules for using infinitives, like when to use "to go" versus "going," is important for writing clear sentences. "「to go」と「going」をいつ使うかなど、不定詞の使用規則を理解することは、明確な文章を書く上で重要です。grammarlanguagelinguisticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share不定詞(grammar) A non-finite verb form considered neutral with respect to inflection; depending on language variously found used with auxiliary verbs, in subordinate clauses, or acting as a gerund, and often as the dictionary form."The infinitive "to eat" is often used in subordinate clauses, such as "I need to eat dinner." "不定詞「食べる」は、「夕食を食べる必要がある」などの従属節でよく使われます。grammarlanguagelinguisticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share不定詞(grammar) A verbal noun formed from the infinitive of a verb."The coach emphasized that perfect landings were important, but consistent balancing on the beam was accomplished by focusing on infinitives: to hold, to breathe, to point. "コーチは完璧な着地が重要だと強調しましたが、平均台での安定したバランスは、不定詞に焦点を当てることで達成されました:保つ、呼吸する、指す。grammarlanguagelinguisticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading