Japanese

まずい

きまずい
Meaning: awkward; uncomfortable
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Handwriting

気
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ず
い

Example sentences

After the fight, an awkward atmosphere flowed between the two.
彼は気まずそうに視線を逸らした。
He awkwardly looked away.
彼は気まずそうに私から目を逸らした。
He averted his eyes from me awkwardly.
彼は気まずそうに目をそらした。
He looked away awkwardly.
彼は気まずそうに目をそらした
He awkwardly looked away.
不用意な一言で、親友との仲が気まずくなってしまった。
A thoughtless word made things awkward with my best friend.
気まずさに、思わず顔を背けた。
In my awkwardness, I instinctively turned my face away.

Usage Notes

Describes a situation where feelings are not in harmony, often causing discomfort.

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