Negative adjectives
we say `not red`
to show an absence of that color in English. In Japanese as with the verbs,
the adjective`s ending is modified with a negative ending. You will notice a
great similarity with the verbal endings.
|
With `i` adjectives the `i` changes to a
`ku` before adding the `nai`...
そのりんごは赤くない。sono
ringo wa akakunai. That apple isn`t red.
`na` adjectives simply drop the `na` (which
is really only used before nouns) and add `ja nai` or `ja arimasen` (or
dewa nai & dewa arimasen)...
私は、きれいじゃない。watashi
wa kirei ja nai. I am not pretty.
|
To learn more about adjectives click
here.