言付ける
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Base dictionary form. Ichidan verb: ends in 『る』 and keeps its stem for all conjugations.
Theme
At a busy office, User needs to leave a message for their coworker Ken, who is currently in a meeting.
言付ける
いいつける
to leave a message (plain form)
Core Language Building BlocksCore Verbs & Actions
verbICHIDAN (ru-verb)
Memory Hook
Imagine you need to 'leave a message' for a friend. Think of 'yotsu' (four in Japanese) and 'tsukeru' (to attach) — you attach a message like a note: 'Yotsu-tsukeru' sounds like 『言付ける』 (iitsukeru, 'to leave a message').
Cultural Note
In Japan, leaving messages is common in workplaces and social settings. Using 『言付ける』 (iitsukeru) shows consideration for others when you can't communicate directly, often seen in『伝言板』 (dengonban, 'message board') or through colleagues.
Forms
Base: 言付けるBase dictionary form. Ichidan verb: ends in 『る』 and keeps its stem for all conjugations.
Passive: 言付けられるAdd passive marker 『られる』 (rareru) → same surface form as potential; meaning depends on context.