N3
〜にくい (nikui)
〜にくい
difficult to do; hard to do
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Indicates that an action is difficult to perform or that something is unlikely to occur. It is attached to the masu-stem (連用形) of a verb. (例：読みにくい)
📝 Example Sentences
この字は小さくて読みにくい。
This writing is too small and hard to read.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "〜にくい"!
この料理は香りが独特で、少し_______。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 独特の香りで食べることが難しいという状況を表すので、「〜にくい」が適切です。
English: It describes a situation where it's difficult to eat due to a unique smell, so '〜にくい' is appropriate.
English: It describes a situation where it's difficult to eat due to a unique smell, so '〜にくい' is appropriate.
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