Vocabulary

What does 為す (なす, nasu) mean?

為す (なす, nasu) means to do, to accomplish, to bring about.

Quick facts
Readingなす
Romajinasu
Part of speechgodan verb, transitive
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N2
なす
N2 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonnasu

to do, to accomplish, to bring about

  1. 1godan verb · transitive to do; to commit; to carry out

Example sentences

  • Where there's a will, there's a way — let's give it a try.

  • I want to accomplish something while I'm still young.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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