Explanation

difficult; tight; strict

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Example Sentences

• この試験はとてもきつかった

  This exam was very difficult.

  このしけんはとてもきつかった

  kono shiken wa totemo kitsukatta

  Pronunciation

• このジーンズはきつすぎて履けない

  These jeans are too tight to wear.

  このじーんずはきつすぎてはけない

  kono jiinzu wa kitsusugite hakenai

  Pronunciation

• あの先生はとてもきついです

  That teacher is very strict.

  あのせんせいはとてもきついです

  ano sensei wa totemo kitsui desu

  Pronunciation

• 仕事がきつくて休みたい

  The work is tough, I want to take a break.

  しごとがきつくてやすみたい

  shigoto ga kitsukute yasumitai

  Pronunciation

• このパズルはとてもきついです

  This puzzle is very challenging.

  このぱずるはとてもきついです

  kono pazuru wa totemo kitsui desu

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• Remember that 'kitsui' is an い-adjective, so it conjugates like other い-adjectives.
• This word is commonly used in both written and spoken Japanese.
• It's a key vocabulary for JLPT N3, so make sure to practice its reading and writing.
• Try to use 'kitsui' in sentences to enhance memory retention.
• Pair 'kitsui' with other related words to create meaningful sentences for better understanding.

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