きつい

adjective (keiyoushi)

tough; hard; severe; demanding; harshsometimes written 緊い
determined; strong-minded; forceful; formidable; fierce
strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe; intense
(too) tight; constricting; close
extreme; unusually strong

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Generated definitions (experimental)

tough; hard; severe; demanding; harsh

This usage describes something that is difficult to endure or handle, often due to physical or emotional strain.

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This job is tough.

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The summer heat was really severe.

determined; strong-minded; forceful; formidable; fierce

This meaning refers to a person's strong will or determination, showcasing their firm character or intensity in behavior.

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She has a strong-minded personality.

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He approached with a fierce attitude.

strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe; intense

This meaning indicates a high level of intensity, often used to describe things that can be overwhelming or impactful.

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This alcohol is strong.

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The sunlight is intense today.

(too) tight; constricting; close

This meaning describes something that feels cramped or restrictive, often related to physical space or clothing.

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These shoes are too tight.

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Her dress is constricting.

extreme; unusually strong

This usage refers to something that goes beyond the normal range, often conveying an exaggerated quality.

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His opinion is extreme.

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The content of that movie was unusually strong.

Generated collocations (experimental)

tough jobdemanding trainingharsh restrictionsintense sunlightstrong alcoholforceful tonetight schedulefierce competitionsevere way of speaking

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Example sentences

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1. 。。

It looked tough to achieve his aim.

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2. 、、。。

Her harsh manner of speaking doesn't suit her pretty face.

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3. 。。

She pinched my arm sharply.

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4. 。。

She took hold of my hand and held it tightly.

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5. 。。

She is very bitter toward me.

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6. すぎすぎ。。

She was too heavy on the perfume.

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7. 。。

She always wears too much scent.

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8. 。。

Her arms were bound fast.

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9. 。。

It is cruel of them to make the boy work so hard.

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10. 。。

He had a very heavy study program.

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11. 、、。。

Tired from the hard work, he went to bed earlier than usual.

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12. 。。、、。。

A stormy life? It's fine to watch that kind of thing on TV but I wouldn't actually want to live it.

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13. 。。

We tied him up so that he wouldn't be able to escape.

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14. 。。

I hope my last mail didn't sound too harsh.

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15. 。。

I am not used to hard work.

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16. 。。

I was accustomed to hard work.

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17. 。。

Don't be so sharp with the children.

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18. 。。

600 problems will be tough going.

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19. 。。

These shoes are too tight. They hurt.

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20. 。。

I'll work that into my tight schedule.

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