著しい
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Base i-adjective form ending in 『い』. Describes something that stands out or is notably significant.
Theme
During a project review at work, User and their coworker Ken discuss the significant progress made on a recent task.
著しい
いちじるしい
remarkable / considerable
Advanced ExpansionAbstract Concepts
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'shu' (著) that stands out so much it's remarkable. Think: 'Shu' (著) is 'remarkable' — 著しい (ichijirushii, 'remarkable').
Cultural Note
In Japanese media, 『著しい』 (ichijirushii) is often used in news reports or formal contexts to describe significant changes or achievements, such as 『著しい進歩』 (ichijirushii shinpo, 'remarkable progress').
Forms
Base: 著しいBase i-adjective form ending in 『い』. Describes something that stands out or is notably significant.
Negative: 著しくないDrop 『い』 → add 『くない』 (kunai, negative) → 『著しくない』 (ichijirushikunai).
Past: 著しかったDrop 『い』 → add 『かった』 (katta, past) → 『著しかった』 (ichijirushikatta).
Adverbial: 著しくDrop 『い』 → add 『く』 (ku, adverbial) → 『著しく』 (ichijirushiku).
Comparative: より著しいComparative formed with modifier 『より』 (yori, 'more than') + base adjective.
Superlative: 一番著しいSuperlative formed with 『一番』 (ichiban, 'number one / Most') + adjective.