Explain "i-adjectives" in English.
Understanding "i-adjectives"
In Japanese, "i-adjectives" (い形容詞, i-keiyōshi) are a type of adjective that end in "-i" when they modify a noun. They describe the qualities or characteristics of nouns.
Key characteristics of i-adjectives:
End in "-i" when modifying a noun: For example, "高い" (takai) means "tall" and modifies a noun like "建物" (tatemono) to form "高い建物" (takai tatemono) meaning "tall building".
Can function as a predicate: They can also be used as a main verb in a sentence. For example, "高いです" (takai desu) means "It is tall".
Conjugate: Like verbs, i-adjectives conjugate to show tense, mood, and other grammatical features.
Examples of i-adjectives:
赤い (akai) - red
大きい (ookii) - big
新しい (atarashii) - new
面白い (omoshiroi) - interesting
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