黒い
くろい
JLPT N5 · vocab_adjectiveMeaning
Black
Examples
あの黒い猫が好きです。
I like that black cat.
📖 How to Use
「黒い」is an adjective meaning "Black." It directly precedes the noun it modifies. Know whether it's an い-adj or な-adj.
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
「黒い」is read as「くろい」— memorize it as a pair to avoid mistakes in もんだい1.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい1 & もんだい2
Adjectives like 「黒い」appear in both vocabulary and grammar sections.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「黒い」mean in Japanese?+
「黒い」means "Black". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_adjective" category.
How do you read 「黒い」?+
「黒い」is read as「くろい」.
Is 「黒い」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「黒い」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「黒い」?+
あの黒い猫が好きです。 — I like that black cat.
Practice 「黒い」 with spaced repetition