甲斐甲斐しい
かいがいしい
i-adjective
devoted; diligent; attentive
Conjugation
| Affirmative | Negative | |
|---|---|---|
| Present | 甲斐甲斐しい | 甲斐甲斐しくない |
| Past | 甲斐甲斐しかった | 甲斐甲斐しくなかった |
| て form | 甲斐甲斐しくて | 甲斐甲斐しくなくて |
| Adverbial | 甲斐甲斐しく | — |
| Conditional ば | 甲斐甲斐しければ | 甲斐甲斐しくなければ |
| Conditional たら | 甲斐甲斐しかったら | 甲斐甲斐しくなかったら |
1.
devoted; diligent; attentive; industrious
Working or caring for someone with energetic dedication and attentiveness. Often describes someone bustling about to help or serve others with enthusiasm and care.
彼女は甲斐甲斐しく病人の世話をした。
She devotedly cared for the sick person.
母は甲斐甲斐しく家事をこなす。
Mother diligently takes care of the housework.
甲斐甲斐しく働く姿に感心した。
I was impressed by how industriously they worked.
- 甲斐甲斐しい → 甲斐甲斐しくない (negative)
- 甲斐甲斐しい → 甲斐甲斐しく (adverbial form)
- 甲斐甲斐しい → 甲斐甲斐しかった (past)
USAGE:
Describes someone working with energetic devotion, often in a caregiving or service role. Commonly used with:
- 甲斐甲斐しく世話をする (to care for devotedly)
- 甲斐甲斐しく働く (to work diligently)
- 甲斐甲斐しい態度 (attentive manner)
NUANCE:
Conveys a positive image of someone bustling about with purpose and dedication. Often used to describe devoted care, housework, or hospitality.
RELATED:
From 甲斐 (worth, effect), suggesting that one's efforts are worthwhile.
Related Words
Related:
まめ (diligent)