口惜しい（くちおしい）
JLPT N1 · i-adjective
Pitch accent: nakadaka (middle-high) — pitch drops after mora 4
Meaning: regrettable/vexing
Conjugation
| Form | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| te-form | 口惜しくて | くちおしくて |
| ta-form (past) | 口惜しかった | くちおしかった |
| nai-form (negative) | 口惜しくない | くちおしくない |
Example sentences
- あと一歩で負けて口惜しい。 — It's so frustrating to have lost by just one step.
- 口惜しい思いをばねにする。 — He turns his bitter disappointment into motivation.
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