口がうるさい · i-adjective
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 口がうるさい | 口がうるさくない |
| Polite | 口がうるさいです | 口がうるさくないですalso 口がうるさくありません |
| Past polite | 口がうるさかったです | 口がうるさくなかったですalso 口がうるさくありませんでした |
| Past | 口がうるさかった | 口がうるさくなかった |
| Te-form | 口がうるさくて | 口がうるさくなくて |
| Adverbial | 口がうるさく | |
| Conditional | 口がうるさければ | 口がうるさくなければ |
| Tara conditional | 口がうるさかったら | 口がうるさくなかったら |
rumormongering; gossipy
Describes a person who spreads rumors or talks about others behind their backs. Often used critically.
The neighbors are gossipy and spread rumors right away.
Refers to someone who constantly criticizes or complains about small things. Often used for a person who is hard to please.
She's a gossip, so it's better not to tell her secrets.
My boss is nagging and always points out small mistakes.
That teacher is faultfinding, so if you forget your homework you'll get scolded.
Standard kana-mixed spelling; the kanji 口 is common, while うるさい is usually written in kana for this expression.
Kanji spelling for うるさい; less common but still seen. The kanji 煩い can also be read わずらい, so context is important.
Compound of 口 (mouth) + が (subject marker) + うるさい (noisy, annoying). Literally 'the mouth is noisy', idiomatically meaning a person who talks too much in a bothersome way.