〜にくいです

N4

hard to ~

Structure

Verb stem + にくいです

Explanation

「〜にくいです」 means "hard to ~". Structure: Verb stem + にくいです. This is a JLPT N4 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 koshou wa tsukainikui desu.

This breakdown is hard to use.

kono otsuri wa tsukainikui desu.

This change (money) is hard to use.

kono tatami wa tsukainikui desu.

This tatami mat is hard to use.

kono kami wa tsukainikui desu.

This paper is hard to use.

kono kusa wa tsukainikui desu.

This grass is hard to use.

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