気まずい（きまずい）
JLPT N4 · i-adjective
Pitch accent: heiban (flat) — starts low, stays high, no drop
Meaning: awkward / uncomfortable
Conjugation
| Form | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| te-form | 気まずくて | きまずくて |
| ta-form (past) | 気まずかった | きまずかった |
| nai-form (negative) | 気まずくない | きまずくない |
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Example sentences
- けんかのあと、気まずい空気が流れた。 — After the argument, an awkward atmosphere hung in the air.
- 目が合って、気まずくなった。 — Our eyes met, and it got awkward.
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