ない
Reading: ない
Meaning: not exist, not have; negative auxiliary
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Example Sentence
時間 が ない から 急ぐ
There's no time, so hurry.
Usage Notes
ない functions as both an adjective meaning 'nonexistent' and as the negative form of ある. Also forms negative verbs when attached to verb stems. Conjugates like an i-adjective.
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