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japanese · Descriptions · Lesson 54

It's Not Na-Adjective: Na-Adjective Negation

Introduce the negative form of na-adjectives to describe what something or someone is not like, focusing on common qualities of places.

You are discussing different cities or neighborhoods with a friend, trying to decide where to live. You describe what certain areas *aren't* like, such as 'that area isn't quiet' or 'this station isn't convenient'.

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きれい

beautiful / clean

な-word

A describing word that needs な when placed before what it describes. 静かな部屋 means “quiet room.” These change differently from い-words.

汚い (きたない)

dirty

い-word

A describing word that ends in い. You change the ending to express different meanings — like 高い (expensive) becomes 高くない (not expensive).

静か (しずか)

quiet / peaceful

な-word

A describing word that needs な when placed before what it describes. 静かな部屋 means “quiet room.” These change differently from い-words.