List: adjective (keiyoushi)
Adjectives finishing in い before they modify a noun.
expression い adjective adjective (generic)
- to be no match for, to not hold a candle to
い adjective adjective (generic)
- fragrant, aromatic
い adjective adjective (generic)
- thin, slender
idiomatic expression expression い adjective adjective (generic)
- insignificant, inconsequential, trifling, negligible, of little importance
い adjective adjective (generic)
- fruitful, successful
expression い adjective adjective (generic)
- illogical, inconsistent
proverb expression い adjective adjective (generic)
- you better watch your step!, sleep with one eye open!
search-only kanji form idiomatic expression expression い adjective adjective (generic)
- unable to focus on ... (due to being preoccupied with something else), unable to concentrate on ..., unable to settle down to ...
usually written using kana alone expression い adjective adjective (generic)
- unreliable, undependable, untrustworthy, not to be counted on
rarely used kanji form search-only kanji form usually written using kana alone い adjective adjective (generic)
- can't be helped (of situation, reason, etc.), unavoidable