N5
N5grammar
Negating い-adjective vs な-adjective
To say something is not [adjective]. For い-adjectives, replace い with くないです (e.g., たかくないです). For な-adjectives, add じゃないです (e.g., きれいじゃないです).
い-adjective: 〜くないです / な-adjective: 〜じゃないです
Negating い-adjective vs な-adjective
- Pattern: Negating い-adjective vs な-adjective
- Structure: い-adjective: 〜くないです / な-adjective: 〜じゃないです
- JLPT level: N5
How To Use It
Focus on the connection pattern first, then make one sentence about your own life. Check particles carefully before memorizing.
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