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な-Adjective に + Verb

JLPT N5

Explanation

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

Formation

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

Kare wa shizuka ni hanasu.

He speaks quietly.

Heya o kirei ni souji shita.

I cleaned the room neatly.

Kanojo wa genki ni hataraite imasu.

She works energetically.

Sensei wa shinsetsu ni setsumei shite kureru.

The teacher explains kindly.

Practice

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