Meanings
Verb (5-dan, す, transitive)
1. to take out; to get out
2. to put out; to reveal; to show
3. to submit (e.g. thesis); to turn in
4. to publish; to make public
5. to send (e.g. letter)
6. to produce (a sound); to start (fire)
7. to serve (food)
Suffix
Verb (5-dan, す)
8. ... out (e.g. to jump out, to carry out)
after the -masu stem of a verb
9. to begin ...; to start to ...; to burst into ...
after the -masu stem of a verb
Pitch accent
Top 1000
Used in vocabulary (374 in total)
to recall; to remember; to recollect
to take out; to produce; to pick out; to fetch; to retrieve
to run away; to flee; to make off; to start to run away
Examples (101 in total)
Hand over your money.
I put up a notice.
What was served at the party?
Cold drinks will be served.
Take the oranges out of the fridge.
We've already sent out the invitations.
I need to take my suit to the dry cleaners.
Could you let him out?
Bring the table outside, please.
Will you mail this letter for me?
The sun gives light and heat.
They serve excellent food here.
Our teacher will give us difficult problems.
I put my watch in for repair.
Apples were served as the dessert.
Breakfast will not be served after ten o'clock.
The manager put forward a new proposal.
I can give you several instances.
The chimney began to give out smoke.
Tom took the orange juice out of the refrigerator.
Mail this letter.
Was I speeding, officer?
I let the cat out of the house.
Tom took out a pencil and started writing.
Tom filed a missing person's report.
I forgot to send New Year's cards to my friends.
Linda stuck her tongue out.
My uncle is generous with his money.
I'll give you a prescription.
He often shows his anger.
Oh, I forgot. Today is garbage day!
The garbage is giving off a terrible smell.
He left the water running.
He breeds cattle for market.
The teacher gave us a lot of homework.
They serve delicious food at that restaurant.
This lamp sends out a powerful beam.
You should have replied to his letter.
I'm sorry I didn't reply to you sooner.
He advertised his house for sale.
Tom read it out loud.
I reported the theft of my car to the police.
The forest was in flames for three days.
The government issued the following statement.
Don't forget to mail this letter first thing in the morning.
Read the highlighted line out loud.
It's better to chill white wine before you serve it.
They serve wonderful Chinese at that restaurant.
The lambs were slaughtered for market.
How much will it cost by sea mail?
Send this letter by air.
I put an advertisement in the newspaper saying my house was for sale.
She entered her terrier in a dog show.
Please tell me when to serve the food.
I'm sorry I didn't reply sooner.
Do you mind if I open the window and let the smoke out?
The trees in my garden are putting out leaves.
I got into trouble with the police for driving too fast.
She read the poem aloud.
The situation is improving, so cheer up!
He must have left the water running.
After the wind has stopped, let's sail the boat off to the open sea.
The matter will be brought up at the next meeting.
Suddenly the eldest daughter spoke up, saying, "I want candy."
A reward has been offered for information pertaining to the incident.
The phone call was a trick to get him out of the house.
He put forward a plan for improving office efficiency.
If I had had more time, I would have written to you.
If you have gum in your mouth, spit it out.
Please estimate the losses by Friday at the latest.
He submitted his resignation in protest of the company's policy.
He recently traded in his jeep for a new Mercedes.
He put forward a plan for improving the rate of production.
I wrote him a letter asking him to come home soon.
I sent him a letter to let him know my decision.
Take off your jacket and empty your pockets.
They came up with a plan after a long discussion.
They hate him because he gives them a mountain of homework.
I've just arrived. I haven't even unpacked my suitcases yet.
The institution advertised on TV for volunteers.
The medical profession keeps handing out warnings about smoking.
As a rule, our English teacher gives a lot of homework.
I traded in my old car for a new one.
Our party finally had a candidate we could put forward with pride.
That restaurant usually serves good food at lower prices.
She was very busy preparing dinner for her guests.
The fallen tree got in the way, and I could not get my car out of the garage.
He took an old photograph out of his wallet and handed it to me.
The manager suggested that I go with him to the airport.
Where did he ever come up with the notion of opening a branch?
I read the play aloud so that I could memorize all the lines.
The data presented in his book are not based on scientific observations.
It is sad that so few people give money to help the hungry.
Burnable trash should be put out by 8:30 a.m. every Wednesday and Saturday morning.
Serve the coffee, please.
The university graduated 500 students last year.
His mobile phone produced radio emissions that interfered with other phones.
I put off answering the letter for a week.
The company incurred a deficit of $400 million during the first quarter.
Copernicus proposed the idea that the Earth travels around the Sun.
Like a good wine, he improves with age.