この質問は答えにくい。

この質問は答えにくい。

This question is difficult to answer.

この質問(しつもん)は答(こた)えにくい。

Kono shitsumon wa kotae nikui.

此の (この)

this (something or someone close to the speaker (including the speaker), or ideas expressed by the speaker)

質問 (しつもん)

question; inquiry; enquiry

は (は)

topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis

答える (こたえる)

to answer; to reply

憎い (にくい)

hateful; abominable; poor-looking; detestable; amazing; fantastic; admirable; lovely; wonderful

Readings: シツ、シチ、チ、たち、ただ.す、もと、わりふ

Meanings: substance, quality, matter, temperament

Readings: モン、と.う、と.い、とん

Meanings: question, ask, problem

Readings: トウ、こた.える、こた.え

Meanings: solution, answer