きつい(きつい)
JLPT N1 · i-adjective
Meaning: harsh/strict/grueling
Conjugation
| Form | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| te-form | きつくて | きつくて |
| ta-form (past) | きつかった | きつかった |
| nai-form (negative) | きつくない | きつくない |
Example sentences
- この仕事はきつい。 — This job is tough.
- きつい言葉で注意する。 — He warns her with harsh words.
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