いやらしい

Alternative writings: 嫌らしい, 厭らしい, やらしい
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1Unpleasant, disagreeable, or nasty — describes behavior or an attitude that makes others feel uncomfortable. Usually written in kana.

I-AdjectiveUsually Kana

Examples

彼のいやらしい態度にみんなが不快感を覚えた。

Everyone felt uncomfortable because of his unpleasant attitude.

いやらしい言い方はやめてほしい。

I wish you'd stop talking in that nasty way.

あの上司の、部下を見下すいやらしいところが嫌いだ。

I dislike that boss's unpleasant habit of looking down on subordinates.

2Lewd, lascivious, or obscene — often used of a person's gaze, remarks, or jokes with a sexual undertone. Usually written in kana.

I-AdjectiveUsually Kana

Examples

彼はいやらしい冗談を言って、周りを不快にさせた。

He made a lewd joke and made the people around him uncomfortable.

いやらしい目つきで見られて、気持ちが悪かった。

Being looked at with such a lewd expression made me feel sick.

その雑誌はいやらしい写真ばかり載せていた。

That magazine was full of obscene photos.

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