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い形容詞

i-adjective

In Japanese, い形容詞 (i-adjective) describes qualities and states and typically ends with the syllable 'い'. They can change form to indicate tense and negation.

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Meaning

i-adjective

In Japanese, い形容詞 (i-adjective) describes qualities and states and typically ends with the syllable 'い'. They can change form to indicate tense and negation.

Formation

i-adjective + です (for polite form)
i-adjective + くない (for negation)
i-adjective + かった (for past tense)

Explanation

い形容詞 (i-adjectives) are a category of adjectives in the Japanese language that end in 'い'. They are used to describe the properties of nouns. One of the main characteristics of い-adjectives is that they can conjugate to express various grammatical functions such as negation, past tense, or politeness.

For example, the i-adjective たかい (高い) means 'high' or 'expensive'. Depending on the context, you can modify it:

  • たかくない (高くない): 'not high/expensive'
  • たかった (高かった): 'was high/expensive'

It’s important to note that i-adjectives can also directly modify nouns, as in たかいビル (高いビル), which means 'tall building'. When using them in a sentence, ensure that the context fits their nuance of state or quality.