Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 痛し痒し(いたしかゆし) in Japanese

痛し痒し
Kana Reading
いたしかゆし
Romaji
itashikayushi
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  • Parts of speech
    Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
    Meaning
    delicate or ticklish situation; choice of two evils; mixed blessing


Kanji in this word

JLPT 3

12 strokes

pain, hurt, damage, bruise

On'Yomi: ツウ

Kun'Yomi: いた.い, いた.む, いた.ましい, いた.める

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11 strokes

itchy

On'Yomi: ヨウ

Kun'Yomi: かゆ.がる, かさ, かゆ.い

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