嘘くさい(うそくさい)
JLPT N1 · i-adjective
Meaning: suspicious/fishy
Conjugation
| Form | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| te-form | 嘘くさくて | うそくさくて |
| ta-form (past) | 嘘くさかった | うそくさかった |
| nai-form (negative) | 嘘くさくない | うそくさくない |
Example sentences
- その話はどうも嘘くさい。 — That story somehow smells fishy.
- 嘘くさい笑顔を向ける。 — He flashes a fake-looking smile.
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