Word

不味い

まずい
CommonJLPT N5

Meanings

  1. I-adjective

    bad(-tasting); unpalatable; unsavoury; unsavory; awful; terrible; unpleasant

  2. I-adjective

    poor; unskillful; unskilful; bungling; clumsy

  3. I-adjective

    ugly; unattractive; homely; plain

  4. I-adjective

    awkward; problematic; troublesome; unfavorable; unfavourable; unwise

  5. Interjection

    oh no; uh-oh; this is bad

In Spanish

  1. poco apetitoso; poco apetecible; desagradable (sabor; apariencia; situación); inexperto; torpe; desmañado; embarazoso; chapucero; desaconsejado; inoportuno

Other readings
マズイ、マズい

Kanji in this word

Example sentences

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