Word
きつい
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CommonJLPT N3
Meanings
- I-adjective
tough; hard; severe; demanding; harsh
- I-adjective
determined; strong-minded; forceful; formidable; fierce
- I-adjective
strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe; intense
- I-adjective
(too) tight; constricting; close
- I-adjective
extreme; unusually strong
In Spanish
intenso; estricto; duro
decidido; vigoroso; formidable
fuerte
cerrado
- Other readings
- キツイ、キツい
Example sentences
トムは頭にきつい一発を受けた。
Tom received a heavy blow on the head.
Tom recibió un fuerte golpe en la cabeza.
Tatoeba #199848(opens in a new tab)ちょっとウエストがきついね。
The waist is a little small.
Tatoeba #202858(opens in a new tab)