苦い
にがい
nigai
JLPT N4adjectiveVocabularyLevel 14 - JLPT N4
Quick answer
苦い (にがい (nigai)) means "Bitter". It is a Japanese adjective. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.
Meaning
Bitter
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Example Sentences
この薬は苦い味ですが、効果がありますよ。
このくすりはにがいあじですが、こうかがありますよ。
This medicine has a bitter taste, but it works.
失敗を経験するのは苦いことですが、大切な学びになります。
しっぱいをけいけんするのはにがいことですが、たいせつなまなびになります。
Experiencing failure is bitter, but it becomes valuable learning.
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Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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