What does the Eiken word "Ugly" mean?

The Eiken word "Ugly" (adjective (形容詞)) means "醜い、不格好な". It is an essential term for the Eiken exam.

Can you give a practice example for "Ugly"?

Yes, a practical example is: "I don't like that painting; I think it's ugly." which translates in Japanese as "私はあの絵が好きではありません。醜いと思います。".

Eiken Grade 3

adjective (形容詞)

Ugly

💡 Usage & Nuance: 見た目が良くないものや、不快に感じるものに対して使われます。Eiken Grade3では、反対語のbeautifulと対比して問われることもあります。

I don't like that painting; I think it's ugly.

私はあの絵が好きではありません。醜いと思います。

Verify your vocabulary strength for "Ugly"

The witch in the story was described as old and ______.

🎉 正解 / Correct!

解説: 物語の魔女は通常、醜く描写されるため、uglyが適切です。
English: Witches in stories are usually described as ugly, so 'ugly' is appropriate.

🦅

Project Eagle analyzes your skill weaknesses automatically using AI. Practice thousands of Eiken mock questions completely for free!