苦い

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Bitter (in taste)

N4i-adjective·nigai

How to remember it

Black coffee with no sugar makes a “knee-guy” grimace at the bitter taste.

Example sentences

  • この薬はとても苦いです。

    このくすりはとてもにがいです。

    This medicine is very bitter.

  • ビールは最初は苦かったけれど、今は好きだ。

    びーるはさいしょはにがかったけれど、いまはすきだ。

    Beer was bitter at first, but now I like it.

Usage

i-adjective; also used figuratively for a “bitter” experience.

Related words

甘い辛い酸っぱい苦味

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