1.
to present, to offer
To formally present or offer something to someone, such as a gift or a document. Literary and formal.
花束を呈する。
To present a bouquet of flowers.
感謝の意を呈する。
To express one's gratitude.
受賞者に記念品を呈した。
A commemorative gift was presented to the award recipient.
2.
to exhibit, to show, to assume (an appearance)
To display a certain state, appearance, or condition. Used in written and formal contexts.
混乱を呈する。
To be in a state of chaos.
会場は活気を呈していた。
The venue was showing signs of liveliness.
経済は回復の様相を呈しているが、まだ楽観はできない。
The economy is showing signs of recovery, but optimism is still premature.
USAGE:
A formal, literary verb. Sense 2 (to exhibit a state) is more common in modern Japanese, especially in news and written reports. The pattern ~を呈する is used to describe something taking on a particular appearance or condition.
CONJUGATION:
Suru verb (呈する).
- Negative: 呈しない
- Polite: 呈します
- Te-form: 呈して
- Past: 呈した
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 混乱を呈する: to be in a state of confusion
- 活気を呈する: to show liveliness
- 様相を呈する: to take on an appearance
- 敬意を呈する: to show respect