Japanese Learning: Superlative expressions using adjectives and adverb “ichiban”; [A] de [B] ga Ichiban [Adjective] desu.

In this post, we are going to learn superlative expressions in the form of conversation with a question and an answer. The constructions are as follows;

Q : [Noun] de [Interrogative word] ga Ichiban [Adjective] desuka.

A : [Subject] ga Ichiban [Adjective] desu.

In order to learn the above expressions, we need to know the followings;

– These are Adjective predicate sentences. Therefore, you need to recognize whether the adjective you are going to use is an I-adjective or Na-adjective.

– The particle “de” in this context has a function to limit the range/variation of a Noun.

– An interrogative word shall be chosen in accordance with the noun.

– The adverb “Ichiban” works to indicate the sentence is superlative.

<Let me complete this post tomorrow because I am tired and it’s late in the night.>

This post was written with reference to the exercise A4 on Section 12 of “Minna no Nihongo” published by “3A Corporation”