おおざっぱ
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Base na-adjective form. Describes something that is not detailed, approximate, or general in nature. Often used with 『な』 (na) when modifying nouns.
Theme
User and their classmate Yuta are working on a group assignment at university. They discuss how to approach the initial planning phase.
おおざっぱ
おおざっぱ
rough (not precise) / broad / sketchy
Core Language Building BlocksDescriptive Language
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'rough' sketch drawn with big, broad strokes — 'おおざっぱ' (oozappa) sounds like 'oh, so rough!' to help remember it means rough or broad.
Cultural Note
『おおざっぱ』 (oozappa) is often used in casual conversation to describe plans or ideas that are not detailed, such as 『おおざっぱな計画』 (oozappa na keikaku, 'rough plan'). It can imply a laid-back or approximate approach.
Forms
Base: おおざっぱBase na-adjective form. Describes something that is not detailed, approximate, or general in nature. Often used with 『な』 (na) when modifying nouns.
Negative: おおざっぱではないAdd 『ではない』 (de wa nai, 'is not') after the base form → 『おおざっぱではない』 (oozappa de wa nai).
Past: おおざっぱだったAdd 『だった』 (datta, past copula) after the base form → 『おおざっぱだった』 (oozappa datta).
Adverbial: おおざっぱにAdd 『に』 (ni, adverbial marker) after the base form → 『おおざっぱに』 (oozappa ni). Used to modify verbs or adjectives.
Comparative: よりおおざっぱComparative formed with modifier 『より』 (yori, 'more than') + base adjective → 『よりおおざっぱ』 (yori oozappa).
Superlative: 一番おおざっぱSuperlative formed with 『一番』 (ichiban, 'number one / Most') + base adjective → 『一番おおざっぱ』 (ichiban oozappa).