交代 kōtai
kōtai
Noun
, Suru Verb
1. change; alternation; rotation; replacement; substitution; shift; relief; taking turns
Transitive
warewarewa kōtaide kurumao unten shita.
We took turns driving the car.
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warewarewa kōtaide kurumao unten shita.
We took turns driving the car.
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kōtaide
て-form: Used to connect clauses, make requests, or chain actions
1. Alternately; In shifts
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kōtaijanaidesu
The polite negative form
1. It's not my turn.; I'm not taking responsibility.
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kōtaidewārimasen
The polite negative form
1. It is not an explanation.; It is not a report.
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kōtaijārimasendeshita
The polite, past negative form
1. It wasn't an explanation.; It wasn't a report.
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kōtaidewārimasendeshita
The polite, past negative form
1. Was not an explanation.; Was not a report.
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