Verb にくい JLPT N4

Formation

Verb-stem + にくい

Explanation

The ～にくい grammar point is used to express that an action is difficult or relatively hard to do. It is used by attaching にくい to the stem of a verb. It can be translated as 'hard to', 'difficult to', or 'not easily' in English.

Example sentences

• この字は読みにくいです。

  This character is hard to read.

  Kono ji wa yomi nikui desu.

• このドアは開けにくい。

  This door is difficult to open.

  Kono doa wa ake nikui.

• 彼の字は読みにくい。

  His handwriting is hard to read.

  Kare no ji wa yomi nikui.

• この料理は作りにくい。

  This dish is difficult to make.

  Kono ryouri wa tsukuri nikui.