Inside This Unit: The Full Breakdown
Theme 3 (Beauty & Aesthetics) adds い- and な-adjectives, comparison (より), the て-form, and 一番.
Why it matters
Adjective conjugation and comparison let you express aesthetic opinions.
Key concepts
- い-adjectives conjugate (高い→高かった); な-adjectives take な before nouns.
- Comparison with より; superlative with 一番.
- The て-form links actions.
Adjectives and Comparison
Conjugate い-adjectives (past 高かった), use な-adjectives with な before nouns, compare with より, form superlatives with 一番, and connect with the て-form while discussing Japanese arts.
AP exam tip
Don’t conjugate な-adjectives like い-adjectives — keep their distinct patterns.
Connections to other units
- Theme 2: Builds on tense control.
- Theme 4: Connective forms aid argument.
