生々しい（なまなましい）
JLPT N1 · i-adjective
Pitch accent: nakadaka (middle-high) — pitch drops after mora 5
Meaning: vivid/graphic
Conjugation
| Form | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| te-form | 生々しくて | なまなましくて |
| ta-form (past) | 生々しかった | なまなましかった |
| nai-form (negative) | 生々しくない | なまなましくない |
Example sentences
- 事故の生々しい記憶が残る。 — Vivid memories of the accident still remain.
- 生々しい描写に息をのむ。 — The vivid depiction takes your breath away.
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See it used in real works
- Example sentences from Japanese novels & web fiction (Massif)
- Hear “生々しい” pronounced in real videos (YouGlish)