刹那的（せつなてき）
JLPT N1 · na-adjective
Pitch accent: heiban (flat) — starts low, then stays high with no drop
Meaning: momentary / fleeting
Conjugation
| Form | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| te-form | 刹那的で | せつなてきで |
| ta-form (past) | 刹那的だった | せつなてきだった |
| nai-form (negative) | 刹那的ではない | せつなてきではない |
Example sentences
- 刹那的な快楽だけを求めない。 — Don't chase only fleeting pleasures.
- 刹那的な生き方を見直す。 — He reconsiders his live-for-the-moment lifestyle.
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