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刳い

蘞い、 醶い

Reading

Kana: えぐい
Romaji: egui
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

harsh; acrid; pungent; astringent

Note: word usually written using kana alone
2

strong-minded; heartless; inconsiderate

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3

nasty; gross

Note: word usually written using kana alone; slang
4

amazing

Note: word usually written using kana alone; slang

Kanji

Readings: コ、 く.る、 えぐ.る
Meanings: clear, serene, cold

Example Sentence

この鍋物(なべもの)はえぐいだよ。
➥This stew tastes acrid.
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