Translation and Meaning of: 飛ばす - tobasu
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 飛ばす (tobasu) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: tobasu
Kana: とばす
Type: verb
L: jlpt-n3
Translation / Meaning: to jump; to omit
Meaning in English: to skip over;to omit
Definition: Go quickly from one place to another.
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Explanation and Etymology - (飛ばす) tobasu
The Japanese word 「飛ばす」 (tobasu) has its origin in the kanji characters 「飛」 and 「ばす」. The first kanji, 「飛」 (hi), means "to fly" or "to jump," and is part of many terms related to the idea of movement or elevation. The part 「ばす」 is a conjugation of an older verb that adds the sense of "to do something" or "to cause an action." Thus, 「飛ばす」 can be translated as "to make fly," "to throw," or "to launch." This etymology reveals not only the physical action but also a metaphorical extension of launching something into the distance or towards a goal.
In the Japanese language, the verb 「飛ばす」 is used in different ways, depending on the context. It is common to hear this expression to describe activities like "throwing an object away" or "making something move quickly." Besides physical use, the verb can refer to idiomatic expressions, such as "skipping a part" in a reading or speech, where a section is intentionally left out. This demonstrates the flexibility of the Japanese language in terms of the practical application of a single word to describe multiple actions and situations.
The origin of 「飛ばす」 also involves an interesting cultural perspective. The act of launching or throwing can be seen in many traditional games and sports in Japan, where skill and strategy are involved in making something "fly" a good distance. Thus, this verb is a linguistic representation that is deeply rooted in cultural practices involving the concept of movement, distance, and the action of propelling. This diversity of applications illustrates how language is capable of conveying nuances and meanings through collective and cultural practices.
Verbal conjugation of 飛ばす
See below a small list of verb conjugations: 飛ばす (tobasu)
- 飛ばす - Positive, present, informal form
- 飛ばせる - Potential form, present
- 飛ばしている - Present continuous tense
- 飛ばした - Past tense, simple past
- 飛ばそう - Volitive form, present
- 飛ばすべき - Imperative form, present
Synonyms and similar words
- 飛翔する (Hishou suru) - Fly, soar
- 飛び立つ (Tobitatsu) - Take off, lift off
- 飛び越える (Tobikoeru) - to surpass, to jump over
- 飛び込む (Tobikomu) - Enter suddenly, dive
- 飛ばし運転する (Tobashi unten suru) - Driving at high speed
- 飛ばし読みする (Tobashi yomi suru) - Skimming reading, read quickly
- 飛ばし打ちする (Tobashi uchi suru) - Shoot quickly, fire without precision
- 飛ばし飛ばしにする (Tobashi tobashini suru) - To do something in a rushed or superficial manner
- 飛ばし飛ばしに進む (Tobashi tobashini susumu) - Advance quickly or superficially
- 飛ばし飛ばしに話す (Tobashi tobashini hanasu) - Speak quickly or superficially
- 飛ばし飛ばしに書く (Tobashi tobashini kaku) - Write quickly, without details.
- 飛ばし飛ばしに仕事をする (Tobashi tobashini shigoto o suru) - To work in a rushed or superficial manner
Words related
Words with the same pronunciation: とばす tobasu
How to Write in Japanese - (飛ばす) tobasu
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (飛ばす) tobasu:
Example Sentences - (飛ばす) tobasu
Below are some example sentences:
Kare wa booru wo tobasu
He throws the ball.
He flies the ball.
- 彼 - Japanese pronoun meaning "he"
- は - topic particle indicating that "he" is the topic of the sentence
- ボール - Japanese word that means "bola" -> "ball"
- を - object particle that indicates that "ball" is the direct object of the action
- 飛ばす - Japanese verb meaning "throw" or "toss"
Kanojo wa kare wo kechirashta
She kicked him away.
She kicked him.
- 彼女 (kanojo) - she
- は (wa) - topic particle
- 彼 (kare) - he
- を (wo) - direct object particle
- 蹴飛ばした (ketobashita) - kicked away
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