いじらしい（いじらしい）
JLPT N1 · i-adjective
Meaning: pitiful/endearing
Conjugation
| Form | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| te-form | いじらしくて | いじらしくて |
| ta-form (past) | いじらしかった | いじらしかった |
| nai-form (negative) | いじらしくない | いじらしくない |
Example sentences
- 親を気遣ういじらしい子だ。 — He's an endearing child who worries about his parents.
- いじらしいほど一生懸命だ。 — She's trying so hard it's touching.
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