VocabJLPT N3
tough
い-Adjective

Definitions

  1. 1. tough
  2. 2. hard
  3. 3. determined
  4. 4. strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol)
This adjective describes something that is tight, harsh, or severe. It can refer to tight-fitting clothes, a tough situation, a demanding person, or a strong smell, making it a versatile word in everyday conversation.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Climbing five flights of stairs is rough.

Sentence 2

Waiting outside on a day this cold is brutal!

Sentence 3

Suffering in silence is really tough.

Sentence 4

How long is this going to keep up? I can't take it!

Sentence 5

"I can't take it anymore, this is too much!" he cried out.