みすぼらしい
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Base i-adjective form ending in 『い』. Describes something that appears poor, neglected, or in bad condition.
Theme
Two friends, Ken and User, are exploring a new neighborhood and discussing the appearance of some old buildings they pass by.
みすぼらしい
みすぼらしい
shabby / seedy
Core Language Building BlocksDescriptive Language
Memory Hook
Think of something 'missed' and 'poor' looking — 'miss poor' sounds like みすぼらしい (misuborashii, 'shabby'). Imagine a missed opportunity leading to a shabby appearance.
Cultural Note
『みすぼらしい』 (misuborashii, 'shabby') is used to describe something or someone that looks worn-out, neglected, or in poor condition, often in a pitiful way. It can refer to clothing, buildings, or appearances.
Forms
Base: みすぼらしいBase i-adjective form ending in 『い』. Describes something that appears poor, neglected, or in bad condition.
Negative: みすぼらしくないDrop 『い』 → add 『くない』 (kunai, negative) → 『みすぼらしくない』 (misuborashikunai).
Past: みすぼらしかったDrop 『い』 → add 『かった』 (katta, past) → 『みすぼらしかった』 (misuborashikatta).
Adverbial: みすぼらしくDrop 『い』 → add 『く』 (ku, adverbial) → 『みすぼらしく』 (misuborashiku).
Comparative: よりみすぼらしいComparative formed with modifier 『より』 (yori, 'more than') + base adjective.
Superlative: 一番みすぼらしいSuperlative formed with 『一番』 (ichiban, 'number one / Most') + adjective.