生半可な（なまはんかな）
JLPT N1 · na-adjective
Meaning: half-hearted/perfunctory
Conjugation
| Form | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| te-form | 生半可で | なまはんかで |
| ta-form (past) | 生半可だった | なまはんかだった |
| nai-form (negative) | 生半可ではない | なまはんかではない |
Example sentences
- 生半可な気持ちでは続かない。 — You won't keep it up with a half-hearted attitude.
- 生半可な知識で判断しない。 — Don't make judgments based on half-baked knowledge.
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