At a glance
Adding に to a な-adjective turns it into an adverb. It describes how an action is done: quietly, neatly, well, energetically.
[な-adjective without な] + に + Verb
図書館では静かに話してください。 Please speak quietly in the library.
How to form it
Drop な and add に. The verb after it conjugates as usual.
| な-adjective | Adverb | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 静か(な) | 静かに | 静かに歩く | walk quietly |
| きれい(な) | きれいに | きれいに書く | write neatly |
| 上手(な) | 上手に | 上手に歌う | sing well |
| 元気(な) | 元気に | 元気に遊ぶ | play energetically |
| 簡単(な) | 簡単に | 簡単に作る | make easily |
| 大切(な) | 大切に | 大切に使う | use with care |
Tense and negative go on the verb, not on に:
| Form | Polite | Casual |
|---|---|---|
| Present | 静かに歩きます | 静かに歩く |
| Negative | 静かに歩きません | 静かに歩かない |
| Past | 静かに歩きました | 静かに歩いた |