Signification
To express that food or drink does not taste good.
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesこの料理は[ ]です。
お茶は[ ]でした。
彼は「このパンは[ ]」と言いました。
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The word '美味しい' (oishii) meaning 'delicious' or 'tasty' is derived from '味' (aji) meaning 'taste' and '良い' (yoi) meaning 'good'. The 'し' (shi) is an old form of the adjective ending. Over time, '味良い' (ajiyoi) evolved into '美味しい' (oishii). The negative form '美味しくない' (oishikunai) is formed by changing the 'い' (i) ending of the adjective to 'く' (ku) and adding 'ない' (nai), which is the negative auxiliary verb. 'です' (desu) is a polite copula, making the phrase polite. So, '美味しくないです' literally translates to 'it is not delicious' in a polite manner. The use of 'です' at the end makes the sentence more formal and polite, suitable for most social situations where directness might be considered rude. This grammatical construction is a fundamental aspect of Japanese adjectives and politeness levels, showcasing how linguistic elements combine to convey both meaning and social nuance.
