N3
しつこい (shitsukoi)
しつこい
persistent, tenacious, nagging; rich, heavy (taste); bothersome
💡 Nuance & Usage:
An adjective with various meanings. Can be negative (annoyingly persistent, nagging, heavy/greasy taste, hard-to-remove stain) or descriptive (tenacious personality).
📝 Example Sentences
あのセールスマンはとてもしつこい。
That salesman is very persistent.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "しつこい"!
このラーメンは油が多くて、ちょっと味が_______。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 油が多い食べ物は、味が「しつこい（こってりしている）」と表現します。
English: Food with a lot of oil is described as having a 'shitsukoi' (rich/heavy) taste.
English: Food with a lot of oil is described as having a 'shitsukoi' (rich/heavy) taste.
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