まぶしい
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Base i-adjective form ending in 『い』. Describes intense brightness or radiance that can be overwhelming.
Theme
On a sunny afternoon, User and their friend Haruka are walking through a park, discussing the bright sunlight and its effects.
まぶしい
まぶしい
dazzling / radiant
Core Language Building BlocksCore Adjectives
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'moon' (まぶしい mabushii sounds like 'moon' but bright) so dazzling it blinds you — you shout, 『まぶしい！』 (mabushii, 'dazzling'). 'Moon-bright' → まぶしい (mabushii, 'dazzling').
Cultural Note
『まぶしい』 (mabushii) is often used to describe bright sunlight, sparkling lights, or radiant smiles in Japan. It's a common expression in daily life, especially during sunny days or festive events with illuminations.
Forms
Base: まぶしいBase i-adjective form ending in 『い』. Describes intense brightness or radiance that can be overwhelming.
Negative: まぶしくないDrop 『い』 → add 『くない』 (kunai, negative) → 『まぶしくない』 (mabushikunai).
Past: まぶしかったDrop 『い』 → add 『かった』 (katta, past) → 『まぶしかった』 (mabushikatta).
Adverbial: まぶしくDrop 『い』 → add 『く』 (ku, adverbial) → 『まぶしく』 (mabushiku).
Comparative: よりまぶしいComparative formed with modifier 『より』 (yori, 'more than') + base adjective.
Superlative: 一番まぶしいSuperlative formed with 『一番』 (ichiban, 'number one / Most') + adjective.