N5 grammar
〜で(形容動詞)
de
Linking with a na-adjective
Formationna-adjective + で
A na-adjective joins to what follows with で, the same job an i-adjective gives to くて. Both mean and, and both can hint at a reason. It looks exactly like the particle で, so read the word in front of it before deciding.
Examples
〜で(形容動詞) is marked in each sentence. Tap any word for its dictionary entry.
私はみじめで不幸だった。
I was miserable and unhappy.
夫婦水入らずが気楽でいい。
It's so nice to be by ourselves.
普通でいいですか?
Would you like regular prints?
彼は水泳が達者でテニスもうまい。
He is a good swimmer and also plays tennis well.
公正に見れば彼は勤勉で親切だ。
To do him justice, he is diligent and kind.