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鬱陶しい

Readings

Kana: うっとうしい、うっとおしい
Romaji: uttoushii, uttooshii
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

gloomy (e.g. mood); depressing

Note: word usually written using kana alone
2

irritating; troublesome

Note: word usually written using kana alone
3

heavy (weather); cloudy

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

Readings: ウツ、 うっ.する、 ふさ.ぐ、 しげ.る
Meanings: gloom, depression, melancholy, luxuriant
Reading: トウ
Meanings: pottery, porcelain

Example Sentences

うっとうしい(やっこ)だ!
➥You are a pain in my neck!
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いつもうっとうしい(かん)じがするのです。
➥I always feel gloomy.
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うっとうしい梅雨期(つゆき)に、すっきりしない(はなし)恐縮(きょうしゅく)ですが、(すこ)しの()()()いください。
➥I'm ashamed to tell such a muddled story in this dreary, rainy season, but please bear with me for a while.
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毎日(まいにち)うっとうしくていやですね。
➥Don't you just hate this weather?
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ベタベタするんじゃねえよっ!鬱陶(うっとう)しい!
➥Get off me you little pest!
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