Translation of Japanese word "難しい" to English
難しい
むずかしい
[muzukashii]
IPA: /muzukashii/
Meaning
AdjectiveHard, not easy, requiring much effort.
How to use
難しい (muzukashii) — 'difficult / hard'. 難しい問題 — difficult problem. 難しさ (muzukashisa) — difficulty. Japanese adjectives inflect directly for tense and negation, functioning similarly to verbs in some ways.
🇬🇧 English
difficult
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 難しい
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): むずかしい
Romaji Transcription: muzukashii
Example Sentences
前にははいのです。
前にははいのです。
It is difficult.
前にははいのです。
前にははいのです。
It is hard.
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Common phrases
- 難しい〜— difficult ~ / hard ~
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Frequency rank: #183 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "難しい" mean?▼
The Japanese word "難しい" means "difficult" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "難しい"?▼
The word "難しい" is read as "むずかしい" (muzukashii). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "前にははいのです。".
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