also: こむつかしい
小難しい · i-adjective
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 小難しい | 小難しくない |
| Polite | 小難しいです | 小難しくないですalso 小難しくありません |
| Past polite | 小難しかったです | 小難しくなかったですalso 小難しくありませんでした |
| Past | 小難しかった | 小難しくなかった |
| Te-form | 小難しくて | 小難しくなくて |
| Adverbial | 小難しく | |
| Conditional | 小難しければ | 小難しくなければ |
| Tara conditional | 小難しかったら | 小難しくなかったら |
slightly difficult; somewhat bothersome; troublesome; peevish; querulous
Describes something that is a bit hard to deal with, either because it is complicated or because it is annoying. Often used for tasks, problems, or people who are fussy.
This problem is a bit tricky, but I can solve it.
He's the kind of person who says troublesome things.
Kana spelling is common in casual writing.
Alternate reading; less common and somewhat old-fashioned.