N4verbpastnegativeplain
なかった-form - Plain Past Negative
[Verb なかった-form]
Quick answer
[Verb なかった-form] means "Plain past negative". It is a N4 Japanese grammar point with examples and drills on this page.
Meaning
Plain past negative
Explanation
なかった is the casual past negative.
Examples
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[Verb なかった-form]
Which sentence correctly uses "なかった-form - Plain Past Negative"?
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Last updated Jul 4, 2026