かゆい
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Base i-adjective form ending in 『い』. Describes the sensation of itching on the skin or body.
Theme
User visits a clinic and talks to Dr. Tanaka about a skin irritation they've been experiencing.
かゆい
かゆい
itchy
Everyday Life & SurvivalHealth & Body
Memory Hook
Imagine scratching an itch and saying 'Kai-yui!' — it sounds like 'cry' and 'you' combined, but think of a 'coy' feeling that makes you itchy. 'Coy' → かゆい (kayui, 'itchy').
Cultural Note
In Japan, people often mention 『かゆい』 (kayui, 'itchy') when talking about mosquito bites or skin conditions. It's common to use phrases like 『かゆいところ』 (kayui tokoro, 'itchy spot') in daily conversation.
Forms
Base: かゆいBase i-adjective form ending in 『い』. Describes the sensation of itching on the skin or body.
Negative: かゆくないDrop 『い』 → add 『くない』 (kunai, negative) → 『かゆくない』 (kayukunai).
Past: かゆかったDrop 『い』 → add 『かった』 (katta, past) → 『かゆかった』 (kayukatta).
Adverbial: かゆくDrop 『い』 → add 『く』 (ku, adverbial) → 『かゆく』 (kayuku).
Comparative: よりかゆいComparative formed with modifier 『より』 (yori, 'more than') + base adjective.
Superlative: 一番かゆいSuperlative formed with 『一番』 (ichiban, 'number one / Most') + adjective.