心の貧しい · i-adjective
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 心の貧しい | 心の貧しくない |
| Polite | 心の貧しいです | 心の貧しくないですalso 心の貧しくありません |
| Past polite | 心の貧しかったです | 心の貧しくなかったですalso 心の貧しくありませんでした |
| Past | 心の貧しかった | 心の貧しくなかった |
| Te-form | 心の貧しくて | 心の貧しくなくて |
| Adverbial | 心の貧しく | |
| Conditional | 心の貧しければ | 心の貧しくなければ |
| Tara conditional | 心の貧しかったら | 心の貧しくなかったら |
ungenerous; poor in spirit; lacking great feelings
Describes a person who is emotionally or spiritually impoverished, lacking generosity, depth of feeling, or magnanimity. Often used in literary or reflective contexts.
He is a poor-spirited person who cannot rejoice in others' success.
Those who are poor in spirit are never satisfied, no matter how wealthy they become.
A fixed expression combining 心 (heart, spirit) and 貧しい (poor). The exact origin is uncertain, but it follows a common pattern of describing inner qualities with 心の + adjective.