Jisho

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きつい
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I-adjective (keiyoushi)
1. tough; hard; severe; demanding; harsh​
    フーッ、
  • この
  • さかみち坂道
  • は
  • きつい
  • よ
    • 。
  • でも
  • かえ帰り
  • は
  • らく楽
  • だ
  • よ
  • ね
    • 。
Whew! This is a tough hill. But coming back sure will be a breeze.
I-adjective (keiyoushi)
2. determined; strong-minded; forceful; formidable; fierce​
I-adjective (keiyoushi)
3. strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe; intense​
    トム
  • は
  • あたま頭
  • に
  • きつい
  • いっぱつ一発
  • を
  • う受けた
    • 。
Tom received a heavy blow on the head.
I-adjective (keiyoushi)
4. (too) tight; constricting; close​
  • ちょっと
  • ウエスト
  • が
  • きつい
  • ね
    • 。
The waist is a little small.
I-adjective (keiyoushi)
5. extreme; unusually strong​
Other forms
キツイ

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