How to say harsh in Japanese

えぐいegui Inflection

adjective:

  • harsh; acrid; pungent; astringent
  • strong-minded; heartless; inconsiderate

adjective / interjection:

  • nasty; gross - slang
  • amazing - slang

Example Sentences

彼女kanojogaoni似合わずniawazu言うiuことkotogaきついkitsuiyone
Her harsh manner of speaking doesn't suit her pretty face.
彼女kanojohaニューヨークNYUUYOOKUshino厳しいkibishii環境kankyoude育ったsodatta
She grew up in the harsh environment of New York City.
maenoメールMEERUgaきつくkitsuku響かなかったhibikanakattaことkotowo願っていますnegatteimasu
I hope my last mail didn't sound too harsh.
先生senseiha厳しいkibishii表情hyoujouwoしていたshiteita
The teacher wore a harsh expression on his face.
kurumano騒音souonhaとてもtotemo耳障りmimizawarida
Traffic noise is very harsh to the ear.

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