icon search input

Definition and meaning of 難しい - むずかしい in Japanese

むずかしい難しい
muzukashii

N4

1.not easy; challenging; complex; serious.

I-adjective (keiyoushi)

この問題はとても難しいです。
This problem is very difficult.
難しい病気を治療する必要があります。
It is necessary to treat a difficult illness.
More exampleswarning
2.challenging or difficult to accomplish.

I-adjective (keiyoushi)

この問題はとても難しいです。
This problem is very difficult.
その計画は実現が難しいです。
It is difficult to realize that plan.
More exampleswarning
3.being hard to please or satisfy.

I-adjective (keiyoushi)

彼女は難しい人で、いつも不満ばかり言っている。
She is a difficult person, always complaining.
この問題は難しいので、解決するのが難しいです。
This problem is difficult, so it is hard to solve.
More exampleswarning
4.difficult; challenging; complicated.

I-adjective (keiyoushi)

彼の顔はいつも難しい表情をしている。
He always has a gloomy expression on his face.
難しい顔をしているけど、実は優しい人だよ。
He may look serious, but he's actually a kind person.
More exampleswarning
5.difficult; hard; challenging.

I-adjective (keiyoushi)

彼の部屋はいつも難しい匂いがする。
His room always has a dirty smell.
雨の後、道は難しい泥で覆われていた。
After the rain, the road was covered in filthy mud.
More exampleswarning
6.difficult; challenging; complicated.

I-adjective (keiyoushi)

その古い家は難しい雰囲気が漂っている。
That old house has a creepy atmosphere.
彼女の目は難しい表情をしていた。
Her eyes had an uncomfortable expression.
More exampleswarning

WORD OF THE DAY

はなび

花火

hanabi

definition
難しい むずかしい

WORD OF THE DAY

Importance of Understanding Vocabulary in Learning Japanese

When you're learning Japanese, it's really important to understand the meaning of each word. It's a key part of getting to grips with the language and using it effectively. Knowing lots of words helps you speak with confidence and understand what you're reading better. Plus, it's the first step to really getting into the language.

Taking the time to learn vocabulary properly from the beginning is a great way to start learning a new language. As you get better, you'll become more confident reading and understanding things in other languages.