〜がたい

N2

hard to ~

Structure

Verb stem + がたい

Explanation

「〜がたい」 means "hard to ~". Structure: Verb stem + がたい. This is a JLPT N2 pattern — the examples below slot different everyday and workplace words into the same structure so you can see how it behaves. Learn the structure, then swap in your own words.

Example sentences

kono haji wa shinjigatai naiyou desu.

This grip has unbelievable contents.

kono sonshou wa shinjigatai naiyou desu.

This damage has unbelievable contents.

kono mihon wa shinjigatai naiyou desu.

This sample has unbelievable contents.

kono chousetsu wa shinjigatai naiyou desu.

This adjustment has unbelievable contents.

kono keiyakusho wa shinjigatai naiyou desu.

This contract document has unbelievable contents.

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