Lesson notes · ≈ JLPT N5 · Beginner 2
〜くて〜/〜で〜~kute / ~de ~
link two qualities
Link two qualities of the same thing with 「〜くて」 for い-adjectives or 「〜で」 for な-adjectives.
- Pattern
- 〜くて〜/〜で〜
- Romaji
- ~kute / ~de ~
- JLPT (approx.)
- ≈ N5
- Course level
- Beginner 2
- Theme
- Family and Friends
How it works

When describing food, a place, or a person, you can link two qualities of the same thing or person.

For an い-adjective, remove the final 「い」 and add 「くて」: おいしい→おいしくて.

For a な-adjective, add 「で」 directly: 静か→静かで. Do not add 「な」.

Use the linking form for the first quality. Add 「です」 to the final quality as usual.


