精巧じゃない
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Add 『じゃない』 (janai, 'not') after the base form → 『精巧じゃない』 (seikou janai).
Theme
At a local art gallery, User and their friend Ken are discussing a modern sculpture that Ken finds underwhelming.
精巧
せいこう
elaborate, delicate, exquisite
Advanced ExpansionAbstract Concepts
Memory Hook
Picture an 'elaborate' piece of art so delicate it's like a 'seiko' watch — precise and exquisite. 'Seiko' → 精巧 (seikou, 'elaborate, delicate, exquisite').
Cultural Note
『精巧』 (seikou, 'elaborate, delicate, exquisite') is often used to describe finely crafted items in Japanese culture, such as traditional crafts, electronics, or detailed artwork.
Forms
Negative: 精巧じゃないAdd 『じゃない』 (janai, 'not') after the base form → 『精巧じゃない』 (seikou janai).
Base: 精巧Base na-adjective form. Describes something intricately made or finely detailed. Attaches to nouns with 『な』 (na) when modifying them.
Past: 精巧だったAdd 『だった』 (datta, past) after the base form → 『精巧だった』 (seikou datta).
Adverbial: 精巧にAdd 『に』 (ni, adverbial) after the base form → 『精巧に』 (seikou ni).
Comparative: より精巧Comparative formed with modifier 『より』 (yori, 'more than') + base adjective.
Superlative: 一番精巧Superlative formed with 『一番』 (ichiban, 'number one / Most') + base adjective.