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[どう(動)·めい(名)·し(詞)]
doumeishi
noun

Root Words:

[どう(動) + めい(名)·し(詞)]
dou + meishi

English Meaning(s) for 動名詞

noun
  1. gerund; verbal noun
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Definition and Synonyms for 動名詞

Gerund a noun formed from a verb (such as the `-ing' form of an English verb when used as a noun)
Synonyms: 動名詞, 動詞状名詞
Deverbal Noun a noun that is derived from a verb
Synonyms: 動名詞

Meanings for each kanji in 動名詞

» move; motion; change; confusion; shift; shake
» name; noted; distinguished; reputation
» part of speech; words; poetry

Categories 動名詞 is a member of

Common Noun a noun that denotes any or all members of a class
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Deverbal Noun a noun that is derived from a verb
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