白っぽい · i-adjective
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 白っぽい | 白っぽくない |
| Polite | 白っぽいです | 白っぽくないですalso 白っぽくありません |
| Past polite | 白っぽかったです | 白っぽくなかったですalso 白っぽくありませんでした |
| Past | 白っぽかった | 白っぽくなかった |
| Te-form | 白っぽくて | 白っぽくなくて |
| Adverbial | 白っぽく | |
| Conditional | 白っぽければ | 白っぽくなければ |
| Tara conditional | 白っぽかったら | 白っぽくなかったら |
Describes something that is somewhat white or pale, often with a slightly negative or dull connotation.
This wall is a whitish color.
He was wearing a pale shirt.
amateurish; inexperienced; green
Figurative use implying lack of skill or experience, similar to 'green' in English. Often used for beginners or unpolished work.
His acting is still amateurish.
The new employee's work has a somewhat green quality.