Meaning

Primary

Traffic Jam

Alternative

Traffic Congestion

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

A bitter stagnate is when you're stagnated in traffic. It feels bitter, doesn't it? Why can't people drive faster? Why are people looking at the accident instead of driving? I'm so bitter about it! That's why this word is traffic jam and traffic congestion.

Reading

じゅうたい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

もうすぐ日も暮れるぜ。全くこの馬鹿げた渋滞のせいで今日は一日何にもできなかったな。

The day is almost over. We couldn’t do anything today because of this stupid traffic jam.

Kanji Composition