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な-Adjective に + Verb JLPT N5
Turn a な-adjective into an adverb by adding に.
Formation
な-Adjective (remove な) + に + Verb
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.
Example sentences
彼は静かに話す。
He speaks quietly.
Kare wa shizuka ni hanasu.
部屋をきれいに掃除した。
I cleaned the room neatly.
Heya o kirei ni souji shita.
彼女は元気に働いています。
She works energetically.
Kanojo wa genki ni hataraite imasu.
先生は親切に説明してくれる。
The teacher explains kindly.
Sensei wa shinsetsu ni setsumei shite kureru.