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negative form
The grammatical form of a word or sentence that expresses negation. A linguistic term used when studying Japanese grammar.
「食べる」の否定形は「食べない」です。
The negative form of 'taberu' is 'tabenai'.
否定形の作り方を練習しましょう。
Let's practice how to make the negative form.
この副詞は否定形と一緒に使うことが多い。
This adverb is often used together with the negative form.
A grammar term commonly encountered in Japanese language textbooks and classes.
RELATED TERMS:
- 肯定形: affirmative form
- 過去形: past form
- 丁寧形: polite form
- 普通形: plain form