ゆゆしい（ゆゆしい）
JLPT N1 · i-adjective
Pitch accent: nakadaka (middle-high) — pitch drops after mora 3
Meaning: grave/serious
Conjugation
| Form | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| te-form | ゆゆしくて | ゆゆしくて |
| ta-form (past) | ゆゆしかった | ゆゆしかった |
| nai-form (negative) | ゆゆしくない | ゆゆしくない |
Example sentences
- これはゆゆしい問題だ。 — This is a grave problem.
- ゆゆしい事態に発展する。 — It's developing into a serious situation.
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