Meaning

Primary

Unpleasant

Alternative

Uncomfortable

Word Type

noun, な adjective

Explanation

Things that are not pleasant are unpleasant or uncomfortable.

Reading

ふかい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

上司の不快なジョークに笑いたくもないのに笑っている自分が嫌いです。

I don’t want to laugh at my boss’s unpleasant jokes and I hate myself when I do.

Kanji Composition