Meaning
To express that something is very hard or challenging.
Cultural Background
Used to avoid saying 'no' directly. Used to show respect for the complexity of a subject. Used to signal a need for more resources.
Polite Refusal
Use this phrase to politely decline requests.
Don't be rude
Avoid saying this to people directly.
Meaning
To express that something is very hard or challenging.
Polite Refusal
Use this phrase to politely decline requests.
Don't be rude
Avoid saying this to people directly.
Emphasize
Add 'hontou ni' for extra emphasis.
Test Yourself
Select the correct form.
This is very difficult.
Standard i-adjective + desu.
Fill in the blank.
日本語の漢字は____。
Casual sentence ending.
Match the meaning.
Match the phrase to its meaning.
Muzukashii means difficult.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Can you do this? B: ____.
Appropriate response to a request.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesThis is very difficult.
Standard i-adjective + desu.
日本語の漢字は____。
Casual sentence ending.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Muzukashii means difficult.
A: Can you do this? B: ____.
Appropriate response to a request.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
8 questionsOnly if you mean they are hard to deal with.
It is neutral.
Change to 'muzukashikatta'.
No, 'muri' is impossible.
Yes, it is very common.
Use 'konnan desu'.
Yes, very frequently.
Yes, 難しい.
Related Phrases
難しい
builds onDifficult
簡単
contrastEasy
無理
similarImpossible
