GrammarJLPT N5な-Adjective に + Verb

な-Adjective に + Verb

JLPT N5

Explanation

Turn a な-adjective into an adverb by adding に.

Formation

な-Adjective (remove な) + に + Verb

Detailed Explanation

To make a な-adjective modify a verb, remove the な and add に. This form describes how an action is performed. For instance, 静か(な) → 静かに, 親切(な) → 親切に.

Examples

彼は静かに話す。

Kare wa shizuka ni hanasu.

He speaks quietly.

部屋をきれいに掃除した。

Heya o kirei ni souji shita.

I cleaned the room neatly.

彼女は元気に働いています。

Kanojo wa genki ni hataraite imasu.

She works energetically.

先生は親切に説明してくれる。

Sensei wa shinsetsu ni setsumei shite kureru.

The teacher explains kindly.

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