うやうやしい（うやうやしい）
JLPT N1 · i-adjective
Pitch accent: nakadaka (middle-high) — pitch drops after mora 5
Meaning: respectful/reverent
Conjugation
| Form | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| te-form | うやうやしくて | うやうやしくて |
| ta-form (past) | うやうやしかった | うやうやしかった |
| nai-form (negative) | うやうやしくない | うやうやしくない |
Example sentences
- うやうやしく頭を下げる。 — He bows his head respectfully.
- うやうやしい態度で迎える。 — They welcome us with a deferential manner.
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