申し分のない · i-adjective
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 申し分のない | 申し分のなくない |
| Polite | 申し分のないです | 申し分のなくないですalso 申し分のなくありません |
| Past polite | 申し分のなかったです | 申し分のなくなかったですalso 申し分のなくありませんでした |
| Past | 申し分のなかった | 申し分のなくなかった |
| Te-form | 申し分のなくて | 申し分のなくなくて |
| Adverbial | 申し分のなく | |
| Conditional | 申し分のなければ | 申し分のなくなければ |
| Tara conditional | 申し分のなかったら | 申し分のなくなかったら |
perfect; ideal; flawless; impeccable
Used to describe something that is completely satisfactory, leaving nothing to be desired. Often modifies nouns like 結果 (result), 条件 (condition), or 出来 (outcome).
His proposal was perfect.
The service at this hotel is impeccable.
文句なし is a more casual, colloquial expression meaning 'no complaints' or 'unquestionably good'. 申し分のない is more formal and often used in written or polite contexts.
Standard kanji spelling; the most common written form.
Variant using 無い for ない; less common but still encountered.
From 申し分 (objection, complaint) + の (possessive particle) + ない (not exist). Literally 'there is no objection to make', i.e., 'perfect'.