Changes A into a noun
It can often be understood as adding '-ness' to the end of an adjective, and can only be used on a small number of adjectives.
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昨日から腕に痒みがあります。
I've had an itch (itchiness) on my arm since yesterday.
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この絵は悲しみが表現されている。
Sadness is represented in this painting.
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Construction
(Elements in parentheses are optional.)
Examples
Basic Examples
面白み = interest
楽しみ = enjoyment (literally: fun-ness)
苦しみ = painfulness
悲しみ = sadness/sorrow
強み = strength/strong-ness
Related Expressions
さ
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