汚い
きたない
kitanai
adjectiveVocabularyLevel 9 - JLPT N5

Quick answer

汚い (きたない (kitanai)) means "foul · dirty · messy". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

foul · dirty · messy

Also : foul · dirty · messy · filthy · unclean · disordered

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

Imagine a giant, slimy hand splattered on the floor that screams "KITA-NAI" when you try to wipe it clean.

Example Sentences

この部屋は汚いです。

このへやはきたないです。

This room is dirty.

この部屋はとても汚いです。

このへやはとてもきたないです。

This room is very dirty.

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