親しい
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Base i-adjective form ending in 『い』. Describes a close, intimate relationship between people.
Theme
At a casual café, User and their friend Ken chat about their social circles and how they met some mutual acquaintances.
親しい
したしい
intimate, close (e.g., friend)
People & IdentityEmotions & Personality
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'shishi' (親しい sounds like 'she-she') who is your closest friend — you share intimate secrets. 'She-she' → 親しい (shitashii, 'intimate, close').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『親しい』 (shitashii) is often used to describe close friendships or family bonds. It implies a deep, trusting relationship, and people might say 『親しい友達』 (shitashii tomodachi, 'close friend') to emphasize strong connections.
Forms
Base: 親しいBase i-adjective form ending in 『い』. Describes a close, intimate relationship between people.
Negative: 親しくないDrop 『い』 → add 『くない』 (kunai, negative) → 『親しくない』 (shitashikunai).
Past: 親しかったDrop 『い』 → add 『かった』 (katta, past) → 『親しかった』 (shitashikatta).
Adverbial: 親しくDrop 『い』 → add 『く』 (ku, adverbial) → 『親しく』 (shitashiku).
Comparative: より親しいComparative formed with modifier 『より』 (yori, 'more than') + base adjective.
Superlative: 一番親しいSuperlative formed with 『一番』 (ichiban, 'number one / Most') + adjective.