Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 息苦しい(いきぐるしい) in Japanese

息苦しい
Kana Reading
いきぐるしい
Romaji
ikigurushii
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    adjective (keiyoushi)
    Meaning
    choking; oppressive; suffocating

Examples of 息苦しい, いきぐるしい in a sentence



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JLPT 3

10 strokes

breath, respiration, son, interest (on money)

On'Yomi: ソク

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

On'Yomi: ク

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