さとい · i-adjective
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | さとい | さとくない |
| Polite | さといです | さとくないですalso さとくありません |
| Past polite | さとかったです | さとくなかったですalso さとくありませんでした |
| Past | さとかった | さとくなかった |
| Te-form | さとくて | さとくなくて |
| Adverbial | さとく | |
| Conditional | さとければ | さとくなければ |
| Tara conditional | さとかったら | さとくなかったら |
Describes a person who is mentally quick, perceptive, and able to understand things easily. Often used for children or people who catch on fast.
He's clever, so he picked up the knack right away.
あの子はさといので、一度教えたらもうできる。
That child is sharp, so once you teach them, they can already do it.
sharp (senses); sensitive; discerning
Used for acute senses or keen perception, such as sharp ears or a discerning eye. Often appears in phrases like 耳がさとい (sharp-eared).
彼女は耳がさといから、小さな物音も聞き逃さない。
She has sharp ears, so she doesn't miss even small sounds.
さとい読者は、作者の意図を見抜くだろう。
A discerning reader will see through the author's intention.