JLPT N2 Vocabulary
荒い
【あらい】
(arai)
Definition: 意味
Rough, coarse, violent, wild
- Describes something that is not smooth to the touch, or uneven in surface.
- Refers to behavior or actions that are reckless, wild, or aggressive.
- Used for weather conditions such as strong winds or rough waves.
- Can also describe a harsh, crude, or unrefined manner of speaking.
- Indicates a temperament or personality that is fierce or short-tempered.
あらい – Example Sentences 例文
Example #1
彼の運転はいつも荒い。
Furigana: かれのうんてんがいつもあらい。
Romaji: Kare no unten wa itsumo arai.
English: His driving is always reckless.
Example #2
海は荒い波が立っていた。
Furigana: うみはあらいなみがたっていた。
Romaji: Umi wa arai nami ga tatte ita.
English: Rough waves were rising in the sea.
Example #3
病気の父は荒い息をしていた。
Furigana: びょうきのちちはあらいきをしていた。
Romaji: Byouki no chichi wa arai iki wo shite ita.
English: My sick father was breathing heavily.
Example #4
この布は手触りが荒い。
Furigana: このぬのはてざわりがあらい。
Romaji: Kono nuno wa tezawari ga arai.
English: This cloth has a rough texture.
Example #5
彼の言葉遣いは少し荒い。
Furigana: かれのことばづかいはすこしあらい。
Romaji: Kare no kotobazukai wa sukoshi arai.
English: His choice of words is a bit harsh.
Example #6
今日は風が荒い一日だった。
Furigana: きょうはかぜがあらい一日だった。
Romaji: Kyou wa kaze ga arai ichinichi datta.
English: Today was a day with strong winds.
Example #7
彼女は見た目と違って気性が荒い。
Furigana: かのじょはみためとちがってきしょうがあらい。
Romaji: Kanojo wa mitame to chigatte kishou ga arai.
English: Contrary to her appearance, she has a rough temperament.
Example #8
冬の日本海は特に荒い。
Furigana: ふゆのにほんかいはとくにあらい。
Romaji: Fuyu no Nihonkai wa tokuni arai.
English: The Sea of Japan is particularly rough in winter.
Example #9
荒い息づかいで、彼は階段を駆け上がった。
Furigana: あらいきづかいで、かれはかいだんをかけあがった。
Romaji: Arai ikizukai de, kare wa kaidan wo kakeagatta.
English: With heavy breathing, he ran up the stairs.
Example #10
このペンキは表面が荒い仕上がりになる。
Furigana: このペンキはひょうめんがあらいしあがりになる。
Romaji: Kono penki wa hyoumen ga arai shiagari ni naru.
English: This paint results in a rough surface finish.
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