Word details

つたない

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word つたない

Dictionary

Entry

拙い
~い Adj.
Freq #10855
1

Word usually written using kana alone

poor-quality; shoddy; crude

2

Word usually written using kana alone

unskillful; inexpert; maladroit; inept; poor; foolish; clumsy

3

unlucky

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

8 strokes
Frequency: 1938
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

bungling
clumsy
unskillful

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セツ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つたな.い

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