鬱陶しい（うっとうしい）
JLPT N3 · i-adjective
Pitch accent: nakadaka (middle-high) — pitch drops after mora 5
Meaning: annoying
Conjugation
| Form | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| te-form | 鬱陶しくて | うっとうしくて |
| ta-form (past) | 鬱陶しかった | うっとうしかった |
| nai-form (negative) | 鬱陶しくない | うっとうしくない |
Example sentences
- 長雨が続いて鬱陶しい。 — The endless rain is really depressing.
- 前髪が伸びて鬱陶しい。 — My bangs have grown long and it's annoying.
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