づらい (Hard to)

Hard to, Tough to, Painful to, Difficult to

JLPT N4
Pattern

Verb (ます-stem) + づらい

How it works

ます-stem + づらい also means “hard to do”, but stresses that it is uncomfortable or painful for the person: 言いづらい (hard to say). にくい is more about the thing itself.

Examples

  • 先生には 言いづらいです。It's hard to tell the teacher.
  • 足が いたくて 歩きづらい。My leg hurts, so walking is hard.

Related grammar

Further reading

Bunpro N4 · Lesson 1

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