傾倒|けいとうkeitou[0]heiban (flat)
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Definitions
- noun, suru verb, intransitive verbdevoting oneself to; concentrating on; being an ardent admirer of; having great esteem for
- noun, suru verb, intransitive verbtipping over and collapsingorig. meaning
Conjugation
| Dictionary form | 傾倒する（けいとうする） |
|---|---|
| Polite (masu) | 傾倒します（けいとうします） |
| Negative (nai) | 傾倒しない（けいとうしない） |
| polite (masen) | 傾倒しません（けいとうしません） |
| classical zu / nu | 傾倒せず・傾倒せぬ（けいとうせず・けいとうせぬ） |
| Past (ta) | 傾倒した（けいとうした） |
| polite (mashita) | 傾倒しました（けいとうしました） |
| Past negative (nakatta) | 傾倒しなかった（けいとうしなかった） |
| polite (masen deshita) | 傾倒しませんでした（けいとうしませんでした） |
| Te form | 傾倒して（けいとうして） |
| Potential | 傾倒できる（けいとうできる） |
| Passive | 傾倒される（けいとうされる） |
| Causative | 傾倒させる（けいとうさせる） |
| Causative passive | 傾倒させられる（けいとうさせられる） |
| Conditional (ba) | 傾倒すれば（けいとうすれば） |
| tara | 傾倒したら（けいとうしたら） |
| Volitional | 傾倒しよう（けいとうしよう） |
| polite (mashou) | 傾倒しましょう（けいとうしましょう） |
| Imperative | 傾倒しろ（けいとうしろ） |
Common forms generated by rule; see the senses for honorific or irregular usage.
Synonyms & antonyms
- Synonym心酔しんすいWrittenBeing intoxicated with a person or a doctrine; the closest word to 「傾倒」 and often interchangeable, stressing how deeply you are captivated.
- Related崇拝すうはいWrittenWorship or adoration, often used for religions, idols or great figures, with a faith-like feel; 「傾倒」 is more about being absorbed in a person or in ideas and doctrines.
- Related憧憬どうけいWrittenA written word for longing and yearning, centred on aspiration toward ideals; unlike 「傾倒」 it need not imply devoted commitment.
- Related憧れるあこがれるNeutralEveryday verb for longing for or admiring something; it stresses the heart being drawn to it rather than deep absorption, so it is lighter than 「傾倒」.
- Related慕うしたうWrittenWritten word for yearning for and revering a person; it can also mean following someone about, and stresses emotional attachment.
- Related感服かんぷくWrittenDeep admiration, felt for a person's ability or character or for something they have done; 「傾倒」 is being drawn to someone and devoting yourself to them.
- Related敬服けいふくWrittenWritten word for respectful admiration of someone's learning, ability or conduct; the emphasis falls on respect rather than on being captivated.
- Related憧れあこがれNeutralEveryday noun for longing or aspiration; it feels much lighter than 「傾倒」, which suggests deep, wholehearted devotion.
- Antonym嫌悪けんおWrittenWritten word for loathing or feeling disgust at a person or thing; the direct opposite of being drawn to something and devoting yourself to it.
- Antonym反感はんかんNeutralA feeling of dislike or resistance toward a person or thing; the opposite of admiring and devoting yourself to someone or an idea.
For everyday longing, use 「憧れる」. In writing or formal prose, to say you are devoted to a person, idea or doctrine, use 「傾倒」 or the near-interchangeable 「心酔」; for religious or idol-like worship use 「崇拝」. 「嫌悪」 and 「反感」 are the opposites.
Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only
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