synonym Comparative
しつこい
VS
うっとうしい
Differences Between "しつこい" and "うっとうしい"
Option A
しつこい
Meaning
persistent, tenacious, nagging; rich, heavy (taste); bothersome
Reading
しつこい (shitsukoi)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
あのセールスマンはとてもしつこい。
That salesman is very persistent.
Option B
うっとうしい
Meaning
gloomy; depressing; dismal; bothersome; annoying
Reading
うっとうしい (uttōshii)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
梅雨の時期は、毎日雨でうっとうしい天気だ。
During the rainy season, it's gloomy and rainy every day.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(persistent, tenacious, nagging; rich, heavy (taste); bothersome)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- しつこい: An adjective with various meanings. Can be negative (annoyingly persistent, nagging, heavy/greasy taste, hard-to-remove stain) or descriptive (tenacious personality).
- うっとうしい: Describes unpleasant weather (e.g., cloudy, humid), or a bothersome, annoying person or situation that makes one feel depressed or weighed down.
- しつこい: An adjective with various meanings. Can be negative (annoyingly persistent, nagging, heavy/greasy taste, hard-to-remove stain) or descriptive (tenacious personality).
- うっとうしい: Describes unpleasant weather (e.g., cloudy, humid), or a bothersome, annoying person or situation that makes one feel depressed or weighed down.
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