A1
Expression
Neutral
Meaning
To describe something as dirty or unclean.
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Cultural Background
Cleanliness is next to godliness in Japan. Public spaces are kept pristine. Calling someone 'dirty' is a major social faux pas in almost all cultures.
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Context is key
Always check if you are describing a thing or a person to avoid being rude.
Meaning
To describe something as dirty or unclean.
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Context is key
Always check if you are describing a thing or a person to avoid being rude.
Test Yourself
Which word means 'dirty'?
The room is ____.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: {汚い|きたない}
{汚い|きたない} is the adjective for dirty.
🎉 Score: /1
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises
Which word means 'dirty'?
Choose
A1
The room is ____.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: {汚い|きたない}
{汚い|きたない} is the adjective for dirty.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsOnly if you are being very rude or describing their clothes.
Related Phrases
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{掃除|そうじ}する
builds onTo clean
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{綺麗|きれい}な
contrastClean/Beautiful
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