Common word›JLPTN5›Freq.FrequencyTop 5,000汚い · i-adjective
| Form | Positive | Negative |
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| Dictionary | 汚い | 汚くない |
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| Polite | 汚いです | 汚くないですalso 汚くありません |
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| Past polite | 汚かったです | 汚くなかったですalso 汚くありませんでした |
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| Past | 汚かった | 汚くなかった |
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| Te-form | 汚くて | 汚くなくて |
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| Adverbial | 汚く | |
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| Conditional | 汚ければ | 汚くなければ |
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| Tara conditional | 汚かったら | 汚くなかったら |
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Meanings
Usage patterns
〈場所〉が汚いa place is dirty
That park is dirty because there's a lot of trash.
汚い字を書くto write messy, untidy characters
His handwriting is messy, so it's hard to read.
汚い言葉を使うto use vulgar or coarse language
Please don't use vulgar language in front of children.
汚い手段を使うto use underhanded or dishonest means
He used underhanded means to win.
Expressions
金に汚いstingy with money; greedy about money 汚い手を使うplay a dirty trick; use underhanded methods; hit below the belt 指汚しとて、切られもせずyou don't cut off your finger just because it's dirty; it's hard to sever ties with close relatives even if they are wicked