まがまがしい（まがまがしい）
JLPT N1 · i-adjective
Pitch accent: nakadaka (middle-high) — pitch drops after mora 5
Meaning: ominous/sinister
Conjugation
| Form | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| te-form | まがまがしくて | まがまがしくて |
| ta-form (past) | まがまがしかった | まがまがしかった |
| nai-form (negative) | まがまがしくない | まがまがしくない |
Example sentences
- まがまがしい空気が漂う。 — An ominous atmosphere hangs in the air.
- まがまがしい予感がする。 — I have an ominous feeling.
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