美しい（うつくしい）
JLPT N5 · i-adjective
Pitch accent: nakadaka (middle-high) — pitch drops after mora 4
Meaning: beautiful
Conjugation
| Form | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| te-form | 美しくて | うつくしくて |
| ta-form (past) | 美しかった | うつくしかった |
| nai-form (negative) | 美しくない | うつくしくない |
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Example sentences
- 山の上から見た景色は美しかった。 — The view from the top of the mountain was beautiful.
- 彼女の歌声は本当に美しい。 — Her singing voice is truly beautiful.
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