also: ホロにがい
ほろ苦い · i-adjective
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | ほろ苦い | ほろ苦くない |
| Polite | ほろ苦いです | ほろ苦くないですalso ほろ苦くありません |
| Past polite | ほろ苦かったです | ほろ苦くなかったですalso ほろ苦くありませんでした |
| Past | ほろ苦かった | ほろ苦くなかった |
| Te-form | ほろ苦くて | ほろ苦くなくて |
| Adverbial | ほろ苦く | |
| Conditional | ほろ苦ければ | ほろ苦くなければ |
| Tara conditional | ほろ苦かったら | ほろ苦くなかったら |
slightly bitter
Describes a mild, pleasant bitterness in food or drink, such as dark chocolate, matcha, or certain vegetables.
This chocolate is slightly bitter and has a grown-up taste.
Many spring wild vegetables are slightly bitter.
Used figuratively for memories, experiences, or feelings that mix sadness and sweetness, like a nostalgic or poignant moment.
Memories of my first love are bittersweet.
The graduation ceremony was filled with bittersweet feelings.