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Base na-adjective form. Used to describe something that is empty or vacant. Requires 『な』 (na) when modifying a noun, e.g., 『空な箱』 (kara na hako, 'empty box').
Theme
Two friends, Ken and User, are cleaning out Ken's garage on a weekend afternoon. They come across an old box and discuss its contents.
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から
empty
Core Language Building BlocksCore Adjectives
Memory Hook
Imagine an empty room with nothing inside — it's so empty you can see the 'sky' through the window. 'Sky' (空 sora) sounds like 'empty' (空 kara) — think: 'Empty sky' → 空 (kara, 'empty').
Cultural Note
In Japanese, 『空』 (kara, 'empty') is often used in contexts like 『空の箱』 (kara no hako, 'empty box') or 『空の部屋』 (kara no heya, 'empty room'). It can also appear in idioms, such as 『空っぽ』 (karappo, 'completely empty'), emphasizing a state of void or lack.
Forms
Base: 空Base na-adjective form. Used to describe something that is empty or vacant. Requires 『な』 (na) when modifying a noun, e.g., 『空な箱』 (kara na hako, 'empty box').