Grammar - Grade 2 List View

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Grammar Point
adverb (fukushi)
adv 
word usually written using kana alone
uk 
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ろくに~ない

(not) well, (not) properly, (not) enough, (not) sufficiently, (not) satisfactorily, (not) decently

with negative verb

ろくに + Negative Verb

The structure ろくに followed by a negative verb is used to express that an action is not performed to a satisfactory, sufficient, or proper degree. It often implies that the situation is inadequate or below a decent standard.

ろくに + Verb (Negative)

The adverb ろくに is placed before the negative form of a verb to indicate that the action described by the verb was not done sufficiently or decently.

I didn't sleep well.

He doesn't eat properly.

I couldn't speak properly.

I don't have enough money.

Note

This expression is always used with a negative verb. Using it with a positive verb is ungrammatical. It emphasizes the lack of a proper or sufficient action.

Words: 
碌にろくに
陸にろくに
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