🦅 Project Eagle
N2
ふてくされる (futekusareru)
ふてくされる

to sulk; to be peevish; to be in a huff

💡 Nuance & Usage: Describes showing dissatisfaction or unhappiness by sulking, pouting, or behaving defiantly, often when one's demands are not met or one feels unfairly treated. It's an intransitive verb.

📝 Example Sentences

叱られて、子どもは黙ってふてくされた。
The child sulked silently after being scolded.

Practice Quiz

Test your understanding of "ふてくされる"!

自分の意見が通らないと、すぐに_______しまう。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 意見が通らない時に不満を態度で示すことを「ふてくされる」と言います。
English: When one's opinion isn't accepted, showing dissatisfaction through one's attitude is called 'ふてくされる'.
🦅

Want to pass the JLPT exam?

Project Eagle analyzes your personal weaknesses using advanced AI. Practice thousands of N5 to N1 questions completely for free!