くどい（くどい）
JLPT N1 · i-adjective
Pitch accent: nakadaka (middle-high) — pitch drops after mora 2
Meaning: verbose/persistent
Conjugation
| Form | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| te-form | くどくて | くどくて |
| ta-form (past) | くどかった | くどかった |
| nai-form (negative) | くどくない | くどくない |
Example sentences
- 説明がくどくて長い。 — The explanation is long-winded and repetitive.
- 味がくどくて重い。 — The flavor is heavy and cloying.
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