心ない（こころない）
JLPT N1 · i-adjective
Pitch accent: nakadaka (middle-high) — pitch drops after mora 4
Meaning: heartless/inconsiderate
Conjugation
| Form | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| te-form | 心なくて | こころなくて |
| ta-form (past) | 心なかった | こころなかった |
| nai-form (negative) | 心なくない | こころなくない |
Example sentences
- 心ない一言に傷つく。 — I was hurt by a thoughtless remark.
- 心ない行いをつつしむ。 — He refrains from callous behavior.
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