荒い
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Base i-adjective form ending in 『い』. Describes something that is coarse, violent, or lacking refinement.
Theme
During a hiking trip in the mountains, User and their friend Yamada discuss the trail conditions.
荒い
あらい
rough
Core Language Building BlocksCore Adjectives
Memory Hook
Think of a 'rough' sea with wild waves — you shout, 『荒い！』 (arai, 'rough')! It sounds like 'a-rye' — something that's not smooth or gentle.
Cultural Note
『荒い』 (arai, 'rough') can describe physical roughness (e.g., rough texture), rude behavior, or wild actions, often used in contexts like weather, sports, or interpersonal interactions.
Forms
Base: 荒いBase i-adjective form ending in 『い』. Describes something that is coarse, violent, or lacking refinement.
Negative: 荒くないDrop 『い』 → add 『くない』 (kunai, negative) → 『荒くない』 (arakunai).
Past: 荒かったDrop 『い』 → add 『かった』 (katta, past) → 『荒かった』 (arakatta).
Adverbial: 荒くDrop 『い』 → add 『く』 (ku, adverbial) → 『荒く』 (araku).
Comparative: より荒いComparative formed with modifier 『より』 (yori, 'more than') + base adjective.
Superlative: 一番荒いSuperlative formed with 『一番』 (ichiban, 'number one / Most') + adjective.