原形
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Noun meaning 'original form' or 'base form'. Used in grammar to describe the uninflected form of verbs or adjectives, e.g., 『動詞の原形』 (doushi no genkei, 'base form of a verb').
Theme
In a Japanese language study group, User and their friend Ken discuss grammar terms and how to explain them to beginners.
原形
げんけい
original form, base form
Core Language Building BlocksCore Forms & Grammar Patterns
Memory Hook
Think of a 'genie' (原形 genkei sounds like 'genie') in its original form before granting wishes — it's the base form!
Cultural Note
In Japanese linguistics, 『原形』 (genkei, 'original form') refers to the dictionary or base form of words, crucial for conjugation and grammar studies.
Forms
Base: 原形Noun meaning 'original form' or 'base form'. Used in grammar to describe the uninflected form of verbs or adjectives, e.g., 『動詞の原形』 (doushi no genkei, 'base form of a verb').