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ほそながい
slender, long and thin (い adj.)
Adjective
Hosonagai himo o tsukatte nimotsu o shibatta.
I used a long, narrow rope to tie up the luggage.
Kanojo wa hosonagai yubi o miteiru to fushigina kimochi ni naru.
She feels strange when she looks at her long, slender fingers.
wasteful (い adj.)
Adjective
Tabemono o tairyou ni suteru no wa mottainai.
It's a waste to throw away a large amount of food.
Konna ni subarashii kikai o nogasu nante, mottainai.
It's a waste to let such a wonderful opportunity slip away.
こい
dark, strong, thick (い adj.)
Adjective
Koi iro ga suki desu.
I like dark colors.
Kono koohii wa chotto koi desu ne.
This coffee is a bit strong, isn't it?
むしあつい
hot and humid (い adj.)
Adjective
Mushiatsui hi ga tsuzuite, eakon ga kakasemasen.
The hot and humid days continue, and we can't do without air conditioning.
Natsu no mushiatsui gogo wa, aisukuriimu ga saikou desu.
Ice cream is the best on hot and humid summer afternoons.
tight (い adj.)
Adjective
Kono shigoto wa kitsui desu ne.
This job is tough, isn't it?
Kono kutsu wa kitsukute hakemasen.
These shoes are too tight, I can't wear them.
えらい
great, admirable (い adj.)
Adjective
Kare wa erai sensei da to omoimasu.
I think he is a great teacher.
Kanojo wa erai gyouseki o ageta.
She achieved great accomplishments.
there is no other choice, can't be helped (い adj.)
Adjective
Kono ame no naka, kasa o motte inai node, zubunure ni naru shikata ga nai.
In this rain, I don't have an umbrella, so there's no way to avoid getting soaked.
Kono mondai wa muzukashisugite, tokenai shikata ga nai.
This problem is too difficult, so there's no way to solve it.
gentle, quiet (い adj.)
Adjective
Kanojo wa otonashii seikaku desu.
She has a quiet personality.
Kare wa itsumo otonashii kodomo da.
He is always a well-behaved child.
すっぱい
sour (い adj.)
Adjective
Kono remon wa totemo suppai desu.
This lemon is very sour.
Suppai mono o taberu to kao ga shikameru.
When I eat sour things, my face cringes.
くやしい
frustrating, mortifying (い adj.)
Adjective
Kuyashii kekka ni natte shimatta.
It ended up being a frustrating result.
Shiai ni makete kuyashii omoi o shita.
I felt frustrated after losing the match.
しかくい
square (い adj.)
Adjective
Shikakui katachi o shita kami o kiri totta.
I cut out a square-shaped piece of paper.
Kono shikakui hako ni purezento o irete kudasai.
Please put the gift in this square box.
こまかい
small, detailed (い adj.)
Adjective
Komakai shiji ni shitagau beki desu.
You should follow detailed instructions.
Komakai kansatsu ga yakudatsu koto ga arimasu.
Detailed observations can sometimes be helpful.
itchy (い adj.)
Adjective
Kono seetaa wa sozai ga arai node, kiru to kayui desu.
This sweater is made of rough material, so it's itchy when I wear it.
Ka ni sasarete, kayui tokoro ga takusan arimasu.
I have many itchy spots from mosquito bites.
hard, painful (い adj.)
Adjective
Shigoto ga totemo tsurai desu.
The work is very difficult.
Kanojo wa wakareta ato, tsurai kimochi deshita.
She felt miserable after breaking up.
まずしい
poor (い adj.)
Adjective
Mazushii katei de sodatta ga, kare wa isshoukenmei hataraite seikou shita.
Although he grew up in a poor family, he worked hard and became successful.
Mazushii kuni de wa, kyouiku no akusesu ga seigen sareru koto ga ooi.
In poor countries, access to education is often restricted.
きびしい
strict (い adj.)
Adjective
Kibishii joukyou o norikoeru chikara ga taisetsu da.
It is important to have the strength to overcome harsh situations.
Kanojo wa kibishii shiken ni goukaku shimashita.
She passed the tough exam.
strange, wrong (い adj.)
Adjective
Kanojo no taido ga okashii.
Her behavior is strange.
Kono heya no naka de nanika okashii nioi ga suru.
There is a strange smell in this room.
terrible (い adj.)
Adjective
Kanojo wa hidoi kaze o hiite ita.
She had a terrible cold.
Kono machi wa hidoi koutsuu juutai ga aru.
This town has terrible traffic jams.
めずらしい
rare, unusual (い adj.)
Adjective
Mezurashii doubutsu ga iru doubutsuen ni itte mitai.
I want to go to a zoo with rare animals.
Kanojo wa mezurashii namae o motte iru.
She has a rare name.
なつかしい
nostalgic, dear old days (い adj.)
Adjective
Natsukashii omoide ga yomigaette kita.
Nostalgic memories came back to me.
Kono uta o kiku to, natsukashii kimochi ni naru.
When I listen to this song, I feel nostalgic.
しおからい
salty (い adj.)
Adjective
Kono ryouri wa chotto shiokarai desu ne.
This dish is a bit salty, isn't it?
Shiokarai suupu wa, suibun hokyuu ni wa amari tekishite inai.
Salty soup is not suitable for hydration.
くさい
smelly (い adj.)
Adjective
Kono heya wa tabako no nioi ga suru.
This room smells of tobacco.
Kare wa kyuu ni ashi no nioi o ki ni shihajimeta.
He suddenly started worrying about the smell of his feet.
くるしい
difficult, painful, hard (い adj.)
Adjective
Kono shigoto wa totemo kurushii desu.
This job is very tough (painful to endure).
Kanojo wa kurushii hyoujou o shite ita.
She had a painful expression on her face.
lukewarm (い adj.)
Adjective
Nurui yu de rirakkusu suru no ga suki desu.
I like to relax in lukewarm water.
Kare wa koohii ga samete nuruku natte mo ki ni shinai.
He doesn't mind if his coffee cools down and becomes lukewarm.
あさい
shallow (い adj.)
Adjective
Kono kawa wa hijou ni asai desu.
This river is very shallow.
Kare no chishiki wa asai hou de, mada keiken ga tarinai to omou.
His knowledge is shallow, and I think he still lacks experience.
くわしい
detailed (い adj.)
Adjective
Kuwashii jouhou ga hoshii desu.
I want detailed information.
Kanojo wa Furansu bunka ni kuwashii.
She is well-informed about French culture.
もうしわけない
be sorry (い adj.)
Adjective
Moushiwake nai desu ga, sono onegai wa kanaimasen.
I'm sorry, but I can't fulfill that request.
Kyou no miitingu ni shusseki dekizu moushiwake arimasen.
I apologize for not being able to attend today's meeting.
おそろしい
terrible, awful (い adj.)
Adjective
Osoroshii jiken ga okotta.
A terrible incident occurred.
Kanojo wa sono eiga ga osoroshi sugite mirarenakatta.
She couldn't watch the movie because it was too scary.
terrible (い adj.)
Adjective
Monosugoi chikara de doa o aketa.
He opened the door with an incredible force.
Kanojo wa monosugoi hayasa de hashitta.
She ran at an incredible speed.
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