NichiDict

なす

成す
[nasu]

Meanings

1.GodanTransitive

to form; to make; to constitute

2.GodanTransitive

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

3.GodanTransitive

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

4.GodanTransitive

to change (into); to convert

5.GodanTransitive

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

6.SuffixGodan

to do intentionally

Examples

なすを焼いて食べる。

I grill and eat eggplant.

なすが柔らかくて美味しい。

The eggplant is soft and delicious.

なすの煮物を丁寧に作ります。

I carefully make simmered eggplant.