Explanation

tasteless; gaudy; flashy

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Example Sentences

• 彼女はあくどい装飾品を好む

  She likes gaudy decorations.

  かのじょはあくどいそうしょくひんをこのむ

  kanojo wa akudoi sōshokuhin o konomu

  Pronunciation

• あくどい服装は場違いです

  Flashy attire is out of place.

  あくどいふくそうはばちがいです

  akudoi fukusō wa bachigai desu

  Pronunciation

• その建物の外観はあくどい色で彩られている

  The exterior of the building is adorned with gaudy colors.

  そのたてもののがいかんはあくどいいろでいろどられている

  sono tatemono no gaikan wa akudoi iro de irodorarete iru

  Pronunciation

• あくどい演出がストーリーに馴染んでいない

  The flashy production doesn't fit well with the story.

  あくどいえんしゅつがすとーりーになじんでいない

  akudoi enshutsu ga sutōrī ni najinde inai

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• 彼女のメイクはいつもあくどい

  Her makeup is always gaudy.

  かのじょのめいくはいつもあくどい

  kanojo no meiku wa itsumo akudoi

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• Remember that 'akudoi' is an い-adjective, so it conjugates like other い-adjectives.
• This word is commonly used to describe things that are visually striking but in a tasteless or gaudy way.
• It's an advanced word, usually seen in literary or sophisticated contexts.
• Try to use 'akudoi' in sentences to enhance memory retention.
• Explore the related words to grasp the nuances of flashy and gaudy concepts.

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