平ら
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Base na-adjective form. Describes a surface without bumps or irregularities. Often used with 『な』 (na) when modifying nouns, e.g., 『平らな道』 (heira na michi, 'flat road').
Theme
User and their friend Aiko are setting up a picnic in a park, discussing the ground surface to find a good spot for their blanket.
平ら
へいら
flat / level / smooth
Core Language Building BlocksDescriptive Language
Memory Hook
Picture a flat, smooth table—you say 'he-ra' (sounds like 'hey, ra!') as you run your hand over it. 'Hey, ra!' → 平ら (heira, 'flat / Smooth').
Cultural Note
In Japanese culture, 『平ら』 (heira) is often used to describe surfaces like tatami mats or roads. It's valued in traditional arts like calligraphy, where a flat surface is essential for smooth brush strokes.
Forms
Base: 平らBase na-adjective form. Describes a surface without bumps or irregularities. Often used with 『な』 (na) when modifying nouns, e.g., 『平らな道』 (heira na michi, 'flat road').
Negative: 平らじゃないAdd 『じゃない』 (janai, 'not') → 『平らじゃない』 (heira janai). Casual negative form.
Past: 平らだったAdd 『だった』 (datta, past) → 『平らだった』 (heira datta). Past tense form.
Adverbial: 平らにAdd 『に』 (ni, adverbial) → 『平らに』 (heira ni). Used to describe how an action is performed, e.g., 『平らに置く』 (heira ni oku, 'place flatly').
Comparative: より平らComparative formed with modifier 『より』 (yori, 'more than') + base adjective.
Superlative: 一番平らSuperlative formed with 『一番』 (ichiban, 'number one / Most') + adjective.