VocabJLPT N4
bad(-tasting)
い-Adjective

Definitions

  1. 1. bad(-tasting)
  2. 2. unpalatable
  3. 3. poor
  4. 4. ugly
An adjective describing food or drink that tastes bad or unpleasant. It can also be used more broadly to mean that a situation is bad, awkward, or problematic.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Please don't shout "this tastes awful" right there at the table!

Sentence 2

Wait, you're still eating that? It's obviously terrible!

Sentence 3

I just can't help thinking this tastes awful — I don't know what to do.

Sentence 4

He told himself, "This medicine tastes bad, but I'll deal with it."

Sentence 5

Sure, it tastes bad, but as a memory it's not so bad.