浅ましい
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Base i-adjective form ending in 『い』. Describes actions or behavior that are morally low or contemptible.
Theme
Two friends, Yuta and User, are discussing a recent news story about a politician's scandal. Yuta expresses his disgust, and User shares their opinion on the behavior.
浅ましい
あさましい
shameful / mean / despicable
People & IdentityEmotions & Personality
Memory Hook
Imagine someone acting so shameful that you say 'Asa-mashi!' (浅ましい, asamashii, 'shameful') — it sounds like 'Ah, so messy!' to describe their mean behavior.
Cultural Note
In Japanese culture, 『浅ましい』 (asamashii, 'shameful') is a strong word often used in literature or serious contexts to criticize dishonorable actions, reflecting values of integrity and respect.
Forms
Base: 浅ましいBase i-adjective form ending in 『い』. Describes actions or behavior that are morally low or contemptible.
Negative: 浅ましくないDrop 『い』 → add 『くない』 (kunai, negative) → 『浅ましくない』 (asamashikunai).
Past: 浅ましかったDrop 『い』 → add 『かった』 (katta, past) → 『浅ましかった』 (asamashikatta).
Adverbial: 浅ましくDrop 『い』 → add 『く』 (ku, adverbial) → 『浅ましく』 (asamashiku).
Comparative: より浅ましいComparative formed with modifier 『より』 (yori, 'more than') + base adjective.
Superlative: 一番浅ましいSuperlative formed with 『一番』 (ichiban, 'number one / Most') + adjective.