N4
にがい (nigai)
苦い
bitter
💡 Nuance & Usage:
An i-adjective describing taste. Can also metaphorically describe a difficult or unpleasant experience (e.g., 苦い経験 - bitter experience).
📝 Example Sentences
このコーヒーは少し苦いです。
This coffee is a little bitter.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "苦い"!
薬は_______味がします。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 薬は一般的に「苦い」味がします。
English: Medicine generally tastes 'bitter'.
English: Medicine generally tastes 'bitter'.
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