ける

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Japanese

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Kanji in this term
せい

Grade: 1
kun'yomi
Alternative spelling
ける

Etymology

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From the classical verb なま.

Verb

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せい()ける (ikerutransitive ichidan (stem せい() (ike), past せい()けた (iketa))

Japanese verb pair
active ける
mediopassive きる
  1. to put or arrange in a vase
    はな(はな)せい()ける
    hana o ikeru
    to arrange flowers
  2. to have life, to be living

Usage notes

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Used of arranging flowers or other plants in a vase for decorative purposes.

Conjugation

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Derived terms

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