noun
supplementary conjugation; classical i-adjective inflection with ari
Technical term in Japanese grammar. Refers to the classical inflection pattern of i-adjectives formed by combining the adverbial -ku form with the classical verb ari (aru), resulting in forms like -kari. Contrasts with カリ活用.
See also: カリ活用
In classical grammar, we learn forms like 'takakarazu' as the supplementary conjugation of adjectives.
補助活用は、カリ活用とも呼ばれることがある。
The supplementary conjugation is sometimes also called kari conjugation.