険しい
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Base i-adjective form ending in 『い』. Describes something that is steep, rugged, harsh, or severe in nature.
Theme
Two hiking buddies, Ken and User, are planning a weekend trip to the mountains and discussing trail conditions.
険しい
けわしい
severe (e.g., steep, harsh)
Core Language Building BlocksCore Adjectives
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'severe' mountain path that's so steep and dangerous—it's 'kewashii' (険しい). Think: 'Key-wash-ee' sounds like 'key' to a severe challenge!
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『険しい』 (kewashii) is often used to describe rugged mountain terrain or severe weather conditions, reflecting the country's mountainous landscape and natural hazards.
Forms
Base: 険しいBase i-adjective form ending in 『い』. Describes something that is steep, rugged, harsh, or severe in nature.
Negative: 険しくないDrop 『い』 → add 『くない』 (kunai, negative) → 『険しくない』 (kewashikunai).
Past: 険しかったDrop 『い』 → add 『かった』 (katta, past) → 『険しかった』 (kewashikatta).
Adverbial: 険しくDrop 『い』 → add 『く』 (ku, adverbial) → 『険しく』 (kewashiku).
Comparative: より険しいComparative formed with modifier 『より』 (yori, 'more than') + base adjective.
Superlative: 一番険しいSuperlative formed with 『一番』 (ichiban, 'number one / Most') + adjective.