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This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

苦い

Reading

Kana: にがい
Romaji: nigai
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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bitter

Kanji

Readings: ク、 くる.しい、 -ぐる.しい、 くる.しむ、 くる.しめる、 にが.い、 にが.る
Meanings: suffering, trial, worry, hardship, feel bitter, scowl

Example Sentences

この(くすり)(にが)い。
➥This medicine tastes bitter.
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このビールは(にが)い。
➥This beer tastes bitter.
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(わたし)(にが)いものが()きだ。
➥I have a fancy for bitter things.
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(こい)(あじ)(にが)い。
➥The taste of love is bitter.
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その(くすり)(にが)(あじ)がする。
➥The medicine tastes bitter.
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この(くすり)はにがい(あじ)がする。
➥This medicine tastes bitter.
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