肝心な(かんじんな)
JLPT N1 · na-adjective
Meaning: essential/vital
Conjugation
| Form | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| te-form | 肝心で | かんじんで |
| ta-form (past) | 肝心だった | かんじんだった |
| nai-form (negative) | 肝心ではない | かんじんではない |
Example sentences
- 肝心なところで力を発揮する。 — To show one's true ability at the critical moment.
- 肝心な点を忘れてはいけない。 — You must not forget the most important point.
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