Meaning

Primary

Dirty

Alternatives

Filthy, Foul, Unclean

Word Type

い adjective

Explanation

This is the adjective form of , which is dirty. This word is the adjective dirty, but you can also use it to say things like filthy, foul, or unclean.

Reading

きたない
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading is different from the other kun'yomi readings you've learned so far with this word. It is きたない. Think of it like you're saying "来た、な", as in "it came, huh?" What came? A really dirty looking monster, and it's coming for you.

Context

Context Sentences

汚い雑巾が、トイレに落ちていました。

The dirty wash cloth fell into the toilet.

Kanji Composition