賢い
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Base i-adjective form ending in 『い』. Describes intelligence, wisdom, or cleverness in a person.
Theme
Two friends, Ken and User, are discussing career advice over coffee at a local café. Ken is considering a job change and asks for input.
賢い
かしこい
wise / clever / smart
People & IdentityEmotions & Personality
Memory Hook
Imagine a wise old owl saying, 'Kashikoi!' (賢い) — it sounds like 'cash-ee-coy' and means 'clever'. 'Cash-ee-coy' → 賢い (kashikoi, 'wise / Clever').
Cultural Note
In Japanese culture, 『賢い』 (kashikoi, 'wise / Clever') is a compliment often used for people who are intelligent, quick-witted, or make smart decisions. It's common in educational settings or when praising someone's problem-solving skills.
Forms
Base: 賢いBase i-adjective form ending in 『い』. Describes intelligence, wisdom, or cleverness in a person.
Negative: 賢くないDrop 『い』 → add 『くない』 (kunai, negative) → 『賢くない』 (kashikokunai).
Past: 賢かったDrop 『い』 → add 『かった』 (katta, past) → 『賢かった』 (kashikokatta).
Adverbial: 賢くDrop 『い』 → add 『く』 (ku, adverbial) → 『賢く』 (kashikoku).
Comparative: より賢いComparative formed with modifier 『より』 (yori, 'more than') + base adjective.
Superlative: 一番賢いSuperlative formed with 『一番』 (ichiban, 'number one / Most') + adjective.