水臭い

水くさい

Reading

Kana: みずくさい
Romaji: mizukusai
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Definitions

1

stand-offish; distant; not frank; reserved

2

watery (alcohol, coffee, etc.)

Kanji

Readings: スイ、 みず、 みず-
Meaning: water
Readings: シュウ、 くさ.い、 -くさ.い、 にお.う、 にお.い
Meanings: stinking, ill-smelling, suspicious looking, odor, savor, fragrance, be fragrant, stink, glow, be bright

Example Sentence

そう(みず)くさくするな。
➥Don't be so reserved.
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