Lesson notes · ≈ JLPT N5 · Beginner 1
describe a town with an adjective
When a な-adjective describes a noun, add 「な」, as in 「きれいな町」.
When introducing Kyoto to a friend, join 「有名」 and 「町」 to describe what kind of town it is.
「有名です」 states a quality; 「有名な町です」 also says what kind of town it is.
When a な-adjective describes a noun, put 「な」 between them: 有名＋な＋町.
Although 「きれい」 ends in 「い」, it is a な-adjective. Before a noun, use 「きれいな町」.
To state the quality directly, use 「きれいです」. Use 「きれいな町」 when a noun follows.
To learn about a town’s qualities, ask 「どんな町ですか」: “What kind of town is it?”
When answering, replace 「どんな」 with a quality: どんな町→きれいな町.
Asakusa is a beautiful town.
What kind of town is Asakusa?
A: What kind of place is your town?
B: My town is quiet. It's very beautiful. There are the sea and mountains.
A: Are there any shrines or temples?
A: How about buildings?
B: There are a few buildings.
A: What kind of town is Kyoto?
A: What kind of city is Tokyo?
A: What kind of capital is Beijing?
B: It's a large capital. It's a famous place.
Level 1 · Recognise
Which sentence is correct?
Level 1 · Recognise
Listen and choose the meaning
Level 2 · Build
Put the words in order
Kyoto is a famous city.
Level 3 · Use
What goes in the blank?
学校 所です。
The school is a quiet place.
B: There are temples. But there are no shrines.
B: It's a famous town. There are many temples.
B: Tokyo is a large city. There are tall buildings.
