(てい)する

ていする
suru verb
to present; to exhibit; to show
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(はなたば)(てい)する。
To present a bouquet of flowers.
感謝(かんしゃ)()(てい)する。
To express one's gratitude.
受賞者(じゅしょうしゃ)記念品(きねんひん)(てい)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(こんらん)(てい)する。
To be in a state of chaos.
会場(かいじょう)活気(かっき)(てい)していた。
The venue was showing signs of liveliness.
経済(けいざい)回復(かいふく)様相(ようそう)(てい)しているが、まだ楽観(らっかん)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(てい)する is used to describe something taking on a particular appearance or condition.

CONJUGATION:

Suru verb ((てい)する).

  • Negative: (てい)しない
  • Polite: (てい)します
  • Te-form: (てい)して
  • Past: (てい)した

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 混乱(こんらん)(てい)する: to be in a state of confusion
  • 活気(かっき)(てい)する: to show liveliness
  • 様相(ようそう)(てい)する: to take on an appearance
  • 敬意(けいい)(てい)する: to show respect