薄い（うすい）
JLPT N5 · i-adjective
Pitch accent: heiban (flat) — starts low, stays high, no drop
Meaning: thin
Conjugation
| Form | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| te-form | 薄くて | うすくて |
| ta-form (past) | 薄かった | うすかった |
| nai-form (negative) | 薄くない | うすくない |
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Example sentences
- この本はとても薄い。 — This book is very thin.
- 味が薄いので塩を足す。 — The taste is bland, so I'll add some salt.
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