Meaning

Primary

Wild

Alternative

Rough

Word Type

い adjective

Explanation

This is a single kanji with an on the end, meaning you know it's probably an adjective. What's the adjective form of wild? It's wild or rough.

Reading

あらい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading is one of the readings you've learned from the kanji. The あら one.

Context

Context Sentences

私の初めての彼氏はいつも鼻が詰まっていて、電話をする時は息づかいが荒かったです。

My first boyfriend always had a stuffy nose and would breathe hard when we talked on the phone.

Kanji Composition