難しい
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Base i-adjective form ending in 『い』. Describes something that is hard to do, understand, or solve.
Theme
In a study group, User and their classmate Aya are discussing a math problem.
難しい
むずかしい
difficult
Core Language Building BlocksCore Adjectives
Memory Hook
Think of a 'muzukashii' puzzle that makes you say, 'Moo-zoo-cash-ee!' — it's so difficult it feels like a zoo of confusion. 'Moo-zoo-cash-ee' → 難しい (muzukashii, 'difficult').
Cultural Note
『難しい』 (muzukashii) is frequently used in educational and work contexts in Japan to describe challenging tasks or subjects. It's a common word in phrases like 『難しい問題』 (muzukashii mondai, 'difficult problem') in schools or offices.
Forms
Base: 難しいBase i-adjective form ending in 『い』. Describes something that is hard to do, understand, or solve.
Negative: 難しくないDrop 『い』 → add 『くない』 (kunai, negative) → 『難しくない』 (muzukashikunai).
Past: 難しかったDrop 『い』 → add 『かった』 (katta, past) → 『難しかった』 (muzukashikatta).
Adverbial: 難しくDrop 『い』 → add 『く』 (ku, adverbial) → 『難しく』 (muzukashiku).
Comparative: より難しいComparative formed with modifier 『より』 (yori, 'more than') + base adjective.
Superlative: 一番難しいSuperlative formed with 『一番』 (ichiban, 'number one / Most') + adjective.