Nikui

JLPT N2

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憎い (Nikui) is a Japanese i-adjective meaning “hateful, detestable, abominable, vexing”.

Meanings

  1. i-adjectivehateful; detestable; abominable; vexing; provoking
  2. i-adjectiveamazing; fantastic; admirable; lovely; wonderful

Examples

  • The greatest hate springs from the greatest love.

  • She is not bad in herself.

  • It's not my fault.

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Kanji in 憎い

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