きつい
N3[kitsui]
Definitions
1.adjective (keiyoushi)
tough; hard; severe; demanding; harsh
2.adjective (keiyoushi)
determined; strong-minded; forceful; formidable; fierce
3.adjective (keiyoushi)
strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe; intense
4.adjective (keiyoushi)
(too) tight; constricting; close
5.adjective (keiyoushi)
extreme; unusually strong
Example Sentences
今日の仕事はかなりきつかった。
Today's work was quite tough.
このズボンはちょっときつすぎる。
These pants are a bit too tight.
上司の言い方がきつくて傷ついた。
My boss's way of speaking was harsh and I was hurt.