い-Adjective く + Verb (i-Adjective + ku + Verb)
N5Ngữ phápUsed to connect an い-adjective to a verb, modifying the verb (adverbial usage).
Usage
い-Adjective (remove い) + く + VerbExplanation
The い-Adjective + く + Verb grammar point transforms an い-adjective into its adverbial form, describing how the verb is performed. In English, this often corresponds to '-ly' adverbs (e.g., 'quickly', 'slowly').
Example sentences (4)
彼は速く走りました。Kare wa hayaku hashirimashita.He ran quickly.
この料理は美味しく食べました。Kono ryouri wa oishiku tabemashita.I enjoyed eating this dish.
彼女は優しく話します。Kanojo wa yasashiku hanashimasu.She speaks kindly.
母は忙しく仕事をしています。Haha wa isogashiku shigoto o shite imasu.My mother is working busily.