Japanese Language 「Sentence Structure」 The particle shi is used as a conjunction, which links two or more states expressed by i- or na-adjectival predicates. The meaning is, "and moreover." 「A」このステーキはおいしいし、安い/安いです。 Kono sutēki wa oishī shi, yasui/ yasui desu. This steak is delicious and, what's more, it's inexpensive. 「B」部屋は清潔だし、明るい/明るいです。 Heya wa seiketsu da shi, akarui/akarui desu. The room is clean and, what's more, it's sunny. Examples: その映画は面白いし、教育的です。 Sono eiga wa omoshiroi shi, kyōikuteki desu. This movie is interesting and, what's more, it's educational. この器具は便利だし、かるい。 Kono kigu ha benri da shi, karui. This tool is convenient, and it's light. 彼は有能だったし、賢明だった。 Kare wa yūnō datta shi, kenmei datta. He was competent, and he was also wise. Hope this was helpful, and see you next time! じゃまったね! °˖ ✧◝(○ ヮ ○)◜✧˖ ° こゆうきあいはら °˖ ✧◝(○ ヮ ○)◜✧˖ °
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