苦い（にがい）
JLPT N5 · i-adjective
Pitch accent: nakadaka (middle-high) — pitch drops after mora 2
Meaning: bitter
Conjugation
| Form | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| te-form | 苦くて | にがくて |
| ta-form (past) | 苦かった | にがかった |
| nai-form (negative) | 苦くない | にがくない |
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Example sentences
- この薬はとても苦い。 — This medicine is very bitter.
- ブラックコーヒーは少し苦い。 — Black coffee is a bit bitter.
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