A2 Expression अनौपचारिक

まずい

mazui

It tastes bad; Unpleasant

मतलब

Statement indicating food or drink tastes unpleasant.

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सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि

The 'Social Mazui': In Japan, the word is often avoided to maintain 'Wa' (harmony). People use 'interesting taste' or 'it's unique' as euphemisms. TV Variety Shows: In Japanese food shows, celebrities almost never say 'mazui.' If they do, it's usually for a 'punishment game' (batsu game) involving bitter tea. When Japanese businessmen say 'Sore wa mazui desu ne,' they are signaling a serious problem that needs immediate attention, often without being aggressive. Slang evolution: 'Mazui' is sometimes shortened to 'Mazu' in text speech among Gen Z in Japan.

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The Restaurant Rule

Never say 'mazui' loudly in a restaurant. It's considered extremely low-class behavior in Japan.

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The 'Uh-oh' Face

When using 'mazui' for trouble, pair it with a sharp intake of breath for maximum naturalness.

मतलब

Statement indicating food or drink tastes unpleasant.

⚠️

The Restaurant Rule

Never say 'mazui' loudly in a restaurant. It's considered extremely low-class behavior in Japan.

🎯

The 'Uh-oh' Face

When using 'mazui' for trouble, pair it with a sharp intake of breath for maximum naturalness.

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Polite Rejection

If offered food you hate, say 'Nigate desu' ({苦手|にがて}です) - 'It's a weak point for me.'

खुद को परखो

Choose the most appropriate response when you realize you forgot your passport at home.

あ、____!パスポートを{家|いえ}に{忘|わす}れた!

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: まずい

'Mazui' is used as an exclamation when something goes wrong.

Complete the sentence to say 'This coffee tastes bad.'

このコーヒーはとても____です。

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: まずい

The plain form of the i-adjective is used before 'desu'.

Match the phrase to the situation.

Situation: You are eating a very bitter vegetable for the first time with a close friend.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: まずい!

In a casual setting with a friend, 'Mazui!' is a natural reaction to bad-tasting food.

Fill in the blank in the dialogue.

A: この{料理|りょうり}、どう? B: うーん、ちょっと____ないね。

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: おいしく

'Oishikunai' (not delicious) is the polite way to say something is 'mazui'.

🎉 स्कोर: /4

विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स

Mazui vs. Oishikunai

まずい (Mazui)
Blunt Direct
Informal Friends only
Strong Yuck!
おいしくない (Oishikunai)
Polite Softened
Neutral Safe for hosts
Mild Not my favorite

When to say 'Mazui!'

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Taste

  • Bitter medicine
  • Expired milk
  • Weird snacks
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Trouble

  • Forgot keys
  • Late for work
  • Sent wrong email

अभ्यास बैंक

4 अभ्यास
Choose the most appropriate response when you realize you forgot your passport at home. Choose A2

あ、____!パスポートを{家|いえ}に{忘|わす}れた!

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: まずい

'Mazui' is used as an exclamation when something goes wrong.

Complete the sentence to say 'This coffee tastes bad.' Fill Blank A1

このコーヒーはとても____です。

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: まずい

The plain form of the i-adjective is used before 'desu'.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A2

Situation: You are eating a very bitter vegetable for the first time with a close friend.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: まずい!

In a casual setting with a friend, 'Mazui!' is a natural reaction to bad-tasting food.

Fill in the blank in the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: この{料理|りょうり}、どう? B: うーん、ちょっと____ないね。

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: おいしく

'Oishikunai' (not delicious) is the polite way to say something is 'mazui'.

🎉 स्कोर: /4

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

10 सवाल

No, it's a standard adjective. However, it can be very rude depending on who you say it to.

Not usually. For a bad movie, use 'tsumaranai' (boring) or 'hidoi' (terrible).

'Oishii' or 'Umai' are the opposites.

You can say 'Sore hodo mazuku nai desu.'

Only if you mean they are in a 'bad' (awkward) situation. You can't use it to mean they are a 'bad person'.

It is traditionally masculine and rough, but some young women use it for comedic effect.

It's a short way of saying 'This situation is bad/unfavorable.'

'Mazui' is 'bad taste' (active), 'oishikunai' is 'not delicious' (passive/polite).

No, for smells use 'kusai'.

Yes, {不味|まず}い, but it is very often written in hiragana.

संबंधित मुहावरे

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おいしくない

similar

Not delicious

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やばい

similar

Dangerous / Awful / Amazing

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ひどい

similar

Terrible / Cruel

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にがい

specialized form

Bitter

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へた

contrast

Unskilled

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