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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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5点
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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Aな-adjective
 
Aい-adjective -い
 
 
み
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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
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solostyle
Years Studied: Since 2002
Level: 13, 好 : 153
What is the difference between this み ending and the さ ending in like 強さor 寒さ?
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マイコー
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 Level: 209, 好 : 9,394
The さ is used to describe a degree or amount - think of it more as a measurement.
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13 years ago



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