N5adjectivei-adjectivepast
い-adjective - Past
[い-adj stem] + かったです
Quick answer
[い-adj stem] + かったです means "Was [adjective]". It is a N5 Japanese grammar point with examples and drills on this page.
Meaning
Was [adjective]
Explanation
Remove い and add かったです for past tense.
Examples
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[い-adj stem] + かったです
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Last updated Jul 4, 2026