助動詞
じょどうし
jodoushi
JLPT N1nounVocabularyLevel 94 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
助動詞 (じょどうし (jodoushi)) means "Auxiliary verb". It is a Japanese noun. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.
Meaning
Auxiliary verb
Also : Modal verb · Helping verb
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Example Sentences
日本語では助動詞が動詞の後に付き、様々な意味を加える。
にほんごではじょどうしがどうしのあとについ、さまざまないみをくわえる。
In Japanese, auxiliary verbs attach after main verbs and add various meanings.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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