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adjective
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. adjective
  2. 2. i-adjective (in Japanese)
  3. 3. Adjective
In Japanese grammar, this term refers to an adjective, a word that modifies a noun to describe its quality or state. Japanese has two main types, and understanding this grammatical category is essential for any learner studying the language's structure.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Somewhere along the way, I picked up the habit of labeling people with adjectives.

Sentence 2

I wrote in red in my research notes: "Eliminate vague adjectives."

Sentence 3

The paper opens with a strict definition of what constitutes an adjective.

Sentence 4

It's so cold that "freezing" is the only adjective coming to mind!

Sentence 5

That review is just a string of adjectives — it actually comes across as cold!