おぼつかない · i-adjective
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | おぼつかない | おぼつかなくない |
| Polite | おぼつかないです | おぼつかなくないですalso おぼつかなくありません |
| Past polite | おぼつかなかったです | おぼつかなくなかったですalso おぼつかなくありませんでした |
| Past | おぼつかなかった | おぼつかなくなかった |
| Te-form | おぼつかなくて | おぼつかなくなくて |
| Adverbial | おぼつかなく | |
| Conditional | おぼつかなければ | おぼつかなくなければ |
| Tara conditional | おぼつかなかったら | おぼつかなくなかったら |
uncertain; doubtful; unpromising
Describes a situation, outcome, or prospect that is uncertain, not promising, or hard to be confident about. Often used with nouns like 見通し (outlook) or 成功 (success).
Tomorrow's weather is uncertain.
His success is doubtful.
Describes a person, thing, or condition that is unreliable, unsteady, or insecure. Often used for someone's memory, skill, or physical stability.
His memory is unreliable.
Walk with unsteady steps.
Describes something that is not clearly perceived or understood, such as a vague memory, indistinct sound, or hazy outline.
The distant scenery is hazy.
His explanation is vague.
Search-only variant with 無い.