N2
はかばかしい (hakabakashii)
はかばかしい
(not) satisfactory; (not) making good progress; (not) favorable
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Almost always used in the negative form (はかばかしくない, はかばかしい成果がない) to indicate that progress is slow, not good, or not as expected.
📝 Example Sentences
プロジェクトの進捗ははかばかしくない。
The project's progress is not satisfactory.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "はかばかしい"!
病気の回復は_______なかったが、彼は諦めなかった。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「はかばかしくない」は、物事が順調に進まない様子を表します。
English: "Hakabakashikunai" expresses that things are not progressing smoothly.
English: "Hakabakashikunai" expresses that things are not progressing smoothly.
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