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(grammar) A verb which generally expresses a state rather than an action or activity. Not normally found in a continuous inflection.

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stative verb

Source Word

stative verb

Japanese Meaning

状態動詞：行動や活動ではなく、状態を表す動詞。通常、進行形で用いられない。

Many teachers explain that a stative verb typically describes a condition rather than an action.

多くの教師は、状態動詞は通常、動作ではなく状態を表すと説明します。

Sense（1）

Coordinate term: dynamic verb

stative verbs

（ plural ）