- hard to say; inexpressible; hesitant to say
- embarrassing; delicateesp. 言いにくい
adjective (keiyoushi)
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- hard to say; inexpressible; hesitant to say
- embarrassing; delicate
This word is used when something is difficult to express in words, either because it's too sensitive, delicate, or embarrassing to talk about, or because the speaker is hesitant to say it.
In this context, "言いがたい" is used to describe situations or topics that are awkward, embarrassing, or sensitive to bring up or discuss.