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Base na-adjective form. Used to describe something as primary, principal, or most important. Typically precedes a noun with 『な』 (na) when modifying it.
Theme
Two colleagues, Ken and User, are reviewing a project report at work, discussing the key points and priorities.
主要
しゅよう
chief, main
Advanced ExpansionAbstract Concepts
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'chief' or 'main' event where everyone wears a 'major' badge. 'Major' sounds like 'main' — think of 『主要』 (shuyou, 'chief, main') as the 'major' or 'primary' thing.
Cultural Note
In Japanese business and academic contexts, 『主要』 (shuyou, 'chief, main') is often used to describe key points, main topics, or primary objectives, such as in reports or presentations.
Forms
Base: 主要Base na-adjective form. Used to describe something as primary, principal, or most important. Typically precedes a noun with 『な』 (na) when modifying it.
Negative: 主要ではないAdd 『ではない』 (de wa nai, 'is not') after the base form → 『主要ではない』 (shuyou de wa nai).
Past: 主要だったAdd 『だった』 (datta, past tense) after the base form → 『主要だった』 (shuyou datta).
Adverbial: 主要にAdd 『に』 (ni, adverbial marker) after the base form → 『主要に』 (shuyou ni). Used to modify verbs or adjectives.
Comparative: より主要Comparative formed with modifier 『より』 (yori, 'more than') + base adjective → 『より主要』 (yori shuyou).
Superlative: 一番主要Superlative formed with 『一番』 (ichiban, 'number one / Most') + base adjective → 『一番主要』 (ichiban shuyou).