Translation and Meaning of: 苦い - nigai

On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 苦い (nigai) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.

Romaji: nigai

Kana: にがい

Type: adjective

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苦い

Translation / Meaning: bitter

Meaning in English: bitter

Definition: The bitterness that you feel on your taste buds.

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- Writing
- Synonyms
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- FAQ

Explanation and Etymology - (苦い) nigai

苦い (にがい) is an adjective in Japanese meaning "bitter". The word is composed of the Kanji 苦, which means "bitter" or "difficult", and い, which is a particle that indicates adjective. The correct pronunciation is "Nigai", with the sound "Ni" being pronounced as in "Ninja" and "Gai" as in "harmonica". The word is often used to describe the taste of food and drinks such as coffee, green tea and dark chocolate. In addition, the word can also be used metaphorically to describe unpleasant situations or emotions.

How to Write in Japanese - (苦い) nigai

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Synonyms and Similar - (苦い) nigai

See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:

辛い; 苦痛な; 苦しい; 苦味のある; 苦手な

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Words with the same pronunciation: にがい nigai

Example Sentences - (苦い) nigai

Below are some example sentences:

苦いコーヒーが好きです。

Nigai kōhī ga suki desu

I like bitter coffee.

  • 苦い (karai) - bitter
  • コーヒー (koohii) - coffee
  • が (ga) - subject particle
  • 好き (suki) - like
  • です (desu) - verb "to be" in polite form

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Other words of the same type: adjective

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弱

Kana: じゃく

Romaji: jyaku

Translation / Meaning:

weakness; the weak; little less then

真っ青

Kana: まっさお

Romaji: massao

Translation / Meaning:

deep blue; pale

四角い

Kana: しかくい

Romaji: shikakui

Translation / Meaning:

square

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

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