禍々しい（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 | 禍々しくて | まがまがしくて |
| ta-form (past) | 禍々しかった | まがまがしかった |
| nai-form (negative) | 禍々しくない | まがまがしくない |
Example sentences
- 禍々しい雰囲気が漂う。 — An ominous atmosphere hangs in the air.
- 禍々しい予感がした。 — I had a sinister premonition.
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