Translation and Meaning of: 難い - katai

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

Romaji: katai

Kana: かたい

Type: adjective

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難い

Translation / Meaning: difficult; hard

Meaning in English: difficult;hard

Definition: difficult.

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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ

Explanation and Etymology - (難い) katai

The Japanese word 難い (muzukashii) is an adjective meaning "difficult". Its etymology is composed of the kanji 難 (nan) meaning "difficult" or "troublesome" and い (i) which is a suffix that transforms the previous kanji into an adjective. The correct pronunciation is "muzukashii", and the romanized reading in parentheses is a way to help the pronunciation for those who are not familiar with the Japanese language.

How to Write in Japanese - (難い) katai

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Synonyms and Similar - (難い) katai

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:

困難; 難解; 難題; 難儀; 苦難; 辛難; 厳しい; つらい; むずかしい

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Words containing: 難い

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有難い

Kana: ありがたい

Romaji: arigatai

Translation / Meaning:

grateful; grateful

Words with the same pronunciation: かたい katai

固い

katai

stubborn; firm (not sticky or easily moved); right; solemn

堅い

katai

hard (especially wood); firm; honorable; boring writing

硬い

katai

solid; hard (especially metal and stone); unpolished writing

Example Sentences - (難い) katai

Below are some example sentences:

有難いです。

Arigatou gozaimasu

It is very grateful.

Thanks.

  • 有難い - arigatou - grateful, thankful
  • です - desu - yes, it is

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Other words of the same type: adjective

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のんびり

Kana: のんびり

Romaji: nonbiri

Translation / Meaning:

Carefree; make yourself comfortable

特有

Kana: とくゆう

Romaji: tokuyuu

Translation / Meaning:

characteristic (of); quirky

清い

Kana: きよい

Romaji: kiyoi

Translation / Meaning:

Of course; pure; noble

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

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