彼はとっつきにくい老人だった。
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English Translation
He was a disagreeable old man.
Furigana
Romanji
Kare wa tottsuki nikui rōjin datta.
Words
彼
(かれ)
he; him; his; boyfriend
は
(は)
topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
取っ付く
(とっつく)
to cling to; to hold on to; to hold fast to; to set about doing; to begin; to commence; to undertake; to take hold of; to possess; to haunt; to approach (a person); to deal with (someone)
憎い
(にくい)
hateful; abominable; poor-looking; detestable; amazing; fantastic; admirable; lovely; wonderful
老人
(ろうじん)
the aged; old person
だ
(だ)
be; is; indicates past or completed action; indicates light imperative