100 Adjectives in Japanese, Complete with How to Make - Simple Conversation Examples

Kapanlagi.com - Adjectives in Japanese provide rich nuances and colors in everyday conversations, depicting both moods and characteristics of objects. From simple ones like "kawaii" (cute) to complex ones like "wakimashita" (confusing), each adjective contains a wealth of meanings that are important to learn.

They become unique expressions of Japanese culture. In this article, Kapanlagi will provide various adjectives in Japanese that can be learned. Starting from the most common to the rarely heard ones, as well as how their usage can enrich daily communication and deepen understanding of Japanese culture.

Here is a list of adjectives in Japanese, complete with how to make them and simple conversation examples suitable for beginners. Let's check it out, KLovers.

1. How to Make Adjectives in Japanese

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To make adjectives in Japanese, KLovers usually just need to add the suffix "i" to the base form of a verb or noun. Now, to make it easier for you to understand how to make adjectives in Japanese, here are some examples:

Base Form of Noun: "sakana" (Fish) and it becomes "sakanai" (Not fish)

Base Form of Verb: "kaku" (Write) and it becomes "kaki" (Interesting in relation to writing)

Base Form of Noun: "akai" (Red) and it becomes "akai" (Red)

However, there are also some adjectives in Japanese that do not follow this pattern and must be memorized separately. For example, "ookii" which means "big" and "chiisai" which means "small".

2. Conversations Using Adjectives in Japanese

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Adjectives in Japanese are certainly used in everyday conversations. Well, to make it easier for KLovers to understand adjectives in Japanese, here are examples of conversations that use adjectives in Japanese in them. And here is an example of the conversation:

A: "Kyo no tenki wa do desu ka?"

Meaning: How is the weather today?

B: "Tenki wa hare desu."

Meaning: The weather is sunny.

A: "So desu ka. Sore wa ii desu ne."

Meaning: Oh I see. That's good.

B: "Hai, demo sukoshi samui desu."

Meaning: Yes, but it's a little cold.

A: "Samui desu ka? So desu ne. Demo, sora wa aoi desu."

Meaning: Is it cold? I think so. But, the sky is blue.

B: "So desu ne. Sora ga kirei desu."

Meaning: Yes, the sky is beautiful.

A: "Dewa, soto ni dekakemasho."

Meaning: Well, let's go outside.

B: "I desu ne."

Meaning: That's good.

3. 100 Adjectives in Japanese

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And to make it easier for KLovers to understand adjectives in Japanese, in addition to the procedure for making them and conversations. Here is a list of adjectives in Japanese that can help you understand them complete with their meanings. Here are 100 adjectives in Japanese:

1.atarashii = new

2 furui = old

3.hayai = fast

4.osoi = slow

5.takai = high (price)

6. yasui = cheap

7.hiroi = wide

8.semai = narrow

9.ookii = big

10.chiisai = small

11.omoi = heavy

12.karui = light

13. kedaka = noble

70.gehinna = cheap

71.kashikoi = wise, intelligent

72.orokana = foolish

73.bakanai = stupid

74.bureina = rude

75.daitanna = brave

76. okubyouna = timid

77.sekkyokutekina = proactive

78.shoukyokutekina = passive

79.youkina = cheerful

80.inkina = gloomy

81.yutakan = wealthy

82.mazushii = poor

83. kawaita = dry

84.shimetta = wet

85.shiawasena = happy

86.kanashii = sad

87.odorokubeki = amazing

88.yakkaina = troublesome

89.tsukareta = tired

90. genkina = healthy, enthusiastic

91.byoukino = sick

92.kaitekina = comfortable

93.fukaina = uncomfortable

94.benrina = useful, practical

95.fuben = inconvenient, impractical

96.kokoroyoi = enjoyable

97. fuyukan = unpleasant

98.okashina = strange, funny

99.muchana = crazy, daring

100.bureina = rude

Those are some adjectives in Japanese that beginners can learn. Through the use of adjectives in Japanese, we can appreciate the beauty and complexity of conveying meaning and add depth to daily communication interactions.

yowai = weak

15.utsukushii = beautiful

16.minikui = ugly

17.atsui = hot (weather)

18.samui = cold (weather)

19.suzushii = cool

20. atatakai = warm

21.oishii = delicious

22.mazui = not delicious

23.amai = sweet

24.nigai = bitter

25.suppai = sour

26.karai = spicy

27. shiokarai = salty

28.karakuchi = not sweet (e.g. in drinks)

29.amakuchi = sweet (e.g. in drinks)

30.shibui = bitter (e.g. in tea)

31.hayai = early, fast (time)

32.osoi = late, slow (time)

33.shinsenna = fresh

34. kotentekina = classic

35.gendai-teki-na = modern

36.kawaii = cute

37.kakkouii = cool

38.urayamashii = jealous

39.isogashii = busy

40.shizukana = calm, quiet

41. nigiyakana = lively, bustling

42.taikutsuna = boring

43.nemui = sleepy

44.akai = red

45.aoi = blue

46.kiiroi = yellow

47.shiroi = white

48. kuroi = black

49.midorino = green

50.murasaki no = purple

51.haiirono = gray

52.daidaiirono = orange

53.ginirono = silver

54.kiniro no = gold

55. pinku no = pink

56.usui = thin, light (color)

57.koi = dense, dark (color)

58.akarui = bright

59.kurai = dark

60.irono = colored

61.kitanai = dirty

62. kireina = clean, beautiful

63.mudana = wasteful

64.fukuzatsuna = complicated

65.tanjunna = simple

66.yasashii = gentle, kind

67.aijoubukai = loving

68.reikokuna = cruel

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