BackGrammar JLPT Level N5 - Lesson 7
Structure of い-Adjective + (Noun):
［い］Adjective + Noun
Examples:
かわいい + 猫
新しい + 車
寒い + 冬
Details about い-Adjective + (Noun):
In Japanese, almost any type of word can be attached to the beginning of a noun to modify the meaning, or describe the qualities of that noun. However, depending on the type of word used, conjugation rules will differ slightly.
For い-Adjectives, they are simply attached to the front of the noun in their standard (dictionary) form.
For い-Adjectives, they are simply attached to the front of the noun in their standard (dictionary) form.
- 早い車。A fast car.
- 怖い先生。A scary teacher.
い-Adjective + (Noun)
Usage Notes for い-Adjective + (Noun):
When identifying what an い-Adjective is, and what is not, remember that an い-Adjective's い will always be outside of any kanji in the word.
面白い - The い is outside the kanji, so it is definitely an い-Adjective.
綺麗 - The い is inside of the kanji, so it is definitely not an い-Adjective.
There are some, but very few exceptions.
嫌い - The い is outside of the kanji, but this is actually a な-Adjective.
面白い - The い is outside the kanji, so it is definitely an い-Adjective.
綺麗 - The い is inside of the kanji, so it is definitely not an い-Adjective.
There are some, but very few exceptions.
嫌い - The い is outside of the kanji, but this is actually a な-Adjective.
Synonyms for い-Adjective + (Noun):
Example of い-Adjective + (Noun)
新しい車。
A new car
可愛い女の子がいる。
There is a cute girl.
カッコいい先輩。
Cool senpai.
寒い夜。
Cold night.
面白いゲームを買います。
To buy an interesting game.
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