ない
Usually written in kana. Kanji spelling 無い
nonexistent; not being (there); unowned; not had
JLPT N5 Common word
Meanings
I-adjective
nonexistent; not being (there)- unowned; not had; unpossessed
- unique
- not; impossible; won't happen
I-adjective, Auxiliary adjective
not
All 6 meanings
- to not be; to have not
Forms
| Plain | Polite | |
|---|---|---|
| Present | ない | ないです |
| Negative | なくない | なくないです |
| Past | なかった | なかったです |
| Past negative | なくなかった | なくなかったです |
| Te-form | なくて |
|---|---|
| Conditional (ば) | なければ |
| Conditional (たら) | なかったら |
Example sentences
忘れ物ない？
Do you have everything?
元気ないね。
You seem to be a little under the weather.
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No other way.
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There is no paper to write on.
砂糖がないよ。
We have no sugar.
More examples (10)
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I have no plans whatever.
ナイフがない。
There is a knife missing.
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We have no spare money.
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He is wanting in courage.
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He has no common sense.
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He is no longer full of activity.
着る物がないの。
I don't have a thing to wear.
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There is no water.
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I have no appetite.
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I have no time.