すてき
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Base na-adjective form. Used to describe something as lovely, great, or wonderful. Often followed by 『な』 (na) when modifying a noun.
Theme
Two friends, Mika and User, are browsing a local art gallery together, admiring the paintings and sculptures on display.
すてき
すてき
lovely, great
Core Language Building BlocksCore Adjectives
Memory Hook
Think of something 'suteki' (すてき) — it sounds like 'sooo techy' but in a lovely way! Imagine a great gadget that's also beautiful. 'So techy' → すてき (suteki, 'lovely, great').
Cultural Note
『すてき』 (suteki, 'lovely, great') is a versatile compliment used in daily conversation to praise people, places, or things. It's common in media and social interactions to express admiration or approval.
Forms
Base: すてきBase na-adjective form. Used to describe something as lovely, great, or wonderful. Often followed by 『な』 (na) when modifying a noun.
Negative: すてきじゃないAdd 『じゃない』 (janai, negative) → 『すてきじゃない』 (suteki janai, 'not lovely').
Past: すてきだったAdd 『だった』 (datta, past) → 『すてきだった』 (suteki datta, 'was lovely').
Adverbial: すてきにAdd 『に』 (ni, adverbial) → 『すてきに』 (suteki ni).
Comparative: よりすてきComparative formed with modifier 『より』 (yori, 'more than') + base adjective.
Superlative: 一番すてきSuperlative formed with 『一番』 (ichiban, 'number one / Most') + adjective.