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痛い
itai
Description
「痛い」は、体のどこかが痛むときに使う言葉です。
"痛い" is a word used when some part of the body hurts.
けがや病気のときによく言いますが、心が痛いときや、失敗が痛いときにも使えます。
It is often said when injured or sick, but can also be used when your heart hurts or when a failure stings.
Meanings
痛いitai
painful; hurting (of the body)
頭がとても痛いです。
My head hurts a lot.
痛いitai
painful; damaging (a loss or setback)
この失敗は痛い。
This mistake is painful.
痛いitai
cringeworthy; embarrassing (slang)
あの人の話し方はちょっと痛い。
That person's way of speaking is a bit awkward.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
「痛っ！」(ita') is a common exclamation shouted the moment you feel sudden pain.
- Nuance
The slang sense (cringeworthy) is very informal and can be rude if said to someone.
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