Meaning of ホロ苦い(ホロにがい) in Japanese

ホロ苦い, ほろ苦い
Kana Reading
ホロにがい, ほろにがい
Romaji
horonigai, horonigai
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    adverb (fukushi), adjective (keiyoushi)
    Meaning
    bittersweet; slightly bitter; something that has a strong taste that adults favor

Related Kanji

苦 JLPT 3

8 strokes

suffering, trial, worry, hardship, feel bitter, scowl

On'Yomi: ク

Kun'Yomi: くる.しい, -ぐる.しい, くる.しむ, くる.しめる, にが.い, にが.る

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