如才ない(じょさいない)
JLPT N1 · i-adjective
Pitch accent: nakadaka (middle-high) — pitch drops after mora 4
Meaning: tactful/socially adept
Conjugation
| Form | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| te-form | 如才なくて | じょさいなくて |
| ta-form (past) | 如才なかった | じょさいなかった |
| nai-form (negative) | 如才なくない | じょさいなくない |
Example sentences
- 彼は如才ない対応で信頼される。 — He's trusted for his tactful, polished way of handling things.
- 如才なく客をもてなす。 — He entertains the guests with graceful tact.
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