くすぐったい

Alternative writings: 擽ったい, 擽ぐったい
JLPT:N1
Frequency:
1

Ticklish — causing a sensation that makes one want to laugh or squirm when touched.

I-AdjectiveUsually Kana

Examples

足の裏をくすぐると子どもはくすぐったくて笑う。

If you tickle the soles of a child's feet, they laugh because it's ticklish.

彼に首筋を触られてとてもくすぐったかった。

He touched my neck and it felt very ticklish.

くすぐったがり屋なので、ブラシを見るだけでくすぐったい気持ちになる。

I'm so ticklish that even seeing a brush makes me feel ticklish.

2

Embarrassing; feeling bashful or shy, especially when being praised or singled out.

I-AdjectiveUsually Kana

Examples

みんなに褒められて、少しくすぐったい気持ちになった。

I was praised by everyone and felt a bit embarrassed.

そんなに褒められるとくすぐったくて照れてしまう。

If you praise me that much, it makes me bashful.

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