目覚しい
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Base i-adjective form ending in 『い』. Used to describe something outstanding or impressive.
Theme
At a local art gallery, User and their friend Ken discuss a new exhibition featuring innovative digital installations.
目覚しい
めざましい
brilliant, remarkable
Advanced ExpansionAbstract Concepts
Memory Hook
Imagine a brilliant sunrise that makes you say 'Wow, that's remarkable!' The word 『目覚しい』 (mezamashii, 'brilliant, remarkable') sounds like 'amazing eye' — your eyes open wide at something brilliant.
Cultural Note
In Japanese, 『目覚しい』 (mezamashii) is often used in formal contexts, such as news reports or academic writing, to describe remarkable achievements or brilliant performances, like in sports or technology advancements.
Forms
Base: 目覚しいBase i-adjective form ending in 『い』. Used to describe something outstanding or impressive.
Negative: 目覚しくないDrop 『い』 → add 『くない』 (kunai, negative) → 『目覚しくない』 (mezamashikunai).
Past: 目覚しかったDrop 『い』 → add 『かった』 (katta, past) → 『目覚しかった』 (mezamashikatta).
Adverbial: 目覚しくDrop 『い』 → add 『く』 (ku, adverbial) → 『目覚しく』 (mezamashiku).
Comparative: より目覚しいComparative formed with modifier 『より』 (yori, 'more than') + base adjective.
Superlative: 一番目覚しいSuperlative formed with 『一番』 (ichiban, 'number one / Most') + adjective.