ひどい

Alternative writings: 酷い, 非道い
JLPT:N4
Frequency:
1

Cruel or heartless; showing no mercy or harshness in treatment or behavior toward others.

I-AdjectiveUsually Kana

Examples

親が子供にひどい言葉を浴びせた。

The parent hurled cruel words at the child.

そんなひどい仕打ちは許せない。

Such cruel treatment is unforgivable.

戦時中の捕虜に対する扱いは本当にひどかった。

The way prisoners were treated during the war was truly cruel.

2

Violent or intense; used for severe pain, heavy rain, strong symptoms, etc.

I-AdjectiveUsually Kana

Examples

昨夜はひどい雨で電車が止まった。

Last night the rain was so heavy the trains stopped.

彼はひどい頭痛に襲われて動けなかった。

He was struck by a severe headache and couldn't move.

その薬を飲むと副作用がひどく出ることがある。

If you take that medicine, strong side effects can sometimes appear.

3

Very bad; terrible or awful (poor quality or a bad situation).

I-AdjectiveUsually Kana

Examples

あの映画は本当にひどかった。

That movie was really terrible.

この料理、味がひどいよ。

This dish tastes awful.

昨日は仕事がひどくて疲れた。

Yesterday was awful at work and I got tired.

4

Excessive; unreasonable or outrageous (e.g., exorbitant prices or unfair demands).

I-AdjectiveUsually Kana

Examples

最近は家賃がひどいほど高くなっている。

Recently rents have become outrageously high.

そんな条件で働けと言うのはひどいと思う。

I think it's unreasonable to say you must work under those conditions.

彼の要求はひどいよ — もう少し譲歩してほしい。

His demands are outrageous — I wish he'd compromise a bit.

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