臆病
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Base na-adjective form. Functions as a noun or adjective when followed by 『な』 (na) to modify nouns.
Theme
At a local community center, User and their friend Hiroshi are discussing personal challenges and overcoming fears in social situations.
臆病
おくびょう
cowardice / timidity
People & IdentityEmotions & Personality
Memory Hook
Imagine a timid person who is 'afraid to be bold' — they show cowardice. Think of 'okubyō' sounding like 'oh, I'm shy, oh!' to remember 『臆病』 (okubyō, 'cowardice').
Cultural Note
In Japanese culture, 『臆病』 (okubyō) is often used to describe characters in anime or literature who are shy or fearful, such as in stories where a timid hero must overcome their fears to save the day.
Forms
Base: 臆病Base na-adjective form. Functions as a noun or adjective when followed by 『な』 (na) to modify nouns.
Negative: 臆病ではないAdd 『ではない』 (de wa nai, negative) → 『臆病ではない』 (okubyō de wa nai).
Past: 臆病だったAdd 『だった』 (datta, past) → 『臆病だった』 (okubyō datta).
Adverbial: 臆病にAdd 『に』 (ni, adverbial) → 『臆病に』 (okubyō ni).
Comparative: より臆病Comparative formed with modifier 『より』 (yori, 'more than') + base form.
Superlative: 一番臆病Superlative formed with 『一番』 (ichiban, 'number one / Most') + base form.