えぐい · i-adjective
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | えぐい | えぐくない |
| Polite | えぐいです | えぐくないですalso えぐくありません |
| Past polite | えぐかったです | えぐくなかったですalso えぐくありませんでした |
| Past | えぐかった | えぐくなかった |
| Te-form | えぐくて | えぐくなくて |
| Adverbial | えぐく | |
| Conditional | えぐければ | えぐくなければ |
| Tara conditional | えぐかったら | えぐくなかったら |
harsh; acrid; pungent; astringent
Describes a strong, unpleasant taste or sensation, like something bitter, astringent, or irritating to the throat.
この柿はまだ熟してなくて、えぐい味がする。
This persimmon isn't ripe yet and has a harsh, astringent taste.
Used for language, questions, or remarks that are cutting, severe, or hurtful. Colloquial.
彼のえぐい質問に、みんな黙ってしまった。
Everyone fell silent at his biting question.
nasty; gross; disgusting; brutal
Colloquial; expresses that something is shockingly unpleasant, cruel, or morally repulsive, often in a vivid way.
あの映画のラストシーン、えぐすぎて直視できなかった。
The final scene of that movie was so brutal I couldn't watch it.
awesome; amazing; incredible; cool
Slang; a positive intensifier used mainly by younger speakers to express that something is extremely good or impressive.
この曲、えぐいくらいかっこいい！
This song is insanely cool!
This tea has a harsh, bitter taste.
He always makes cutting remarks.
The second half of the movie took a brutal turn.
This game's graphics are amazing.
Rare kanji form; not commonly used.
Rare kanji form; not commonly used.