Shinkeishitsu

神経質 (Shinkeishitsu) is a Japanese na-adjective meaning “nervous, highly strung, sensitive, fussy”.

Meanings

  1. na-adjective, nounnervous; highly strung; sensitive
  2. na-adjective, nounfussy; worried about petty things

Examples

  • You are too sensitive to noise.

  • Don't be so sensitive to criticism.

  • A nervous person will not be fit for this job.

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Kanji in 神経質

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