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japanese · Descriptions · Lesson 55

It Was Na-Adjective: Na-Adjective Past Tense

Learn to use the past tense of na-adjectives to describe what something or someone was like, focusing on convenience and importance.

You're reminiscing with a colleague about a past project or a previous job. You describe how the project *was* (e.g., difficult, important) or how your old office *was* (e.g., convenient, quiet).

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不便 (ふべん)

inconvenient

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.

大変 (たいへん)

terrible / very

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.

大切 (たいせつ)

important / precious

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.