痛い

いたい
Alternative writings: 甚い
JLPT:N5
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1

Causing physical pain or soreness; hurts (used for injuries, aches, or pains).

I-Adjective

Examples

昨日転んで膝がまだ痛い。

I fell yesterday and my knee still hurts.

頭が痛いので今日は早めに休みます。

My head hurts, so I'll rest early today.

歯医者で治療したら、数日間は少し痛いことがある。

After dental treatment, it can be a bit painful for a few days.

2

Colloquially used to mean cringy or embarrassing (e.g., an awkward remark or behavior that makes others wince).

I-AdjectiveColloquial

Examples

あの自慢話、ちょっと痛いよね。

That bragging is kind of cringy, isn't it?

若作りしているおじさんのファッションを見ると痛いと感じる人もいる。

Some people find it cringy when middle-aged men try to dress like youngsters.

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