計り知れない(はかりしれない)
JLPT N1 · i-adjective
Pitch accent: heiban (flat) — starts low, then stays high with no drop
Meaning: immeasurable / beyond measure
Conjugation
| Form | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| te-form | 計り知れなくて | はかりしれなくて |
| ta-form (past) | 計り知れなかった | はかりしれなかった |
| nai-form (negative) | 計り知れなくない | はかりしれなくない |
Example sentences
- 彼の貢献は計り知れない。 — His contribution is beyond measure.
- 計り知れない価値がある。 — It has immeasurable value.
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