粗い（あらい）
JLPT N4 · i-adjective
Pitch accent: heiban (flat) — starts low, stays high, no drop
Meaning: rough/coarse
Conjugation
| Form | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| te-form | 粗くて | あらくて |
| ta-form (past) | 粗かった | あらかった |
| nai-form (negative) | 粗くない | あらくない |
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Example sentences
- この布は手ざわりが粗い。 — This fabric feels rough to the touch.
- 作りが粗くて、すぐこわれた。 — It was roughly made and broke right away.
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