えぐい

刳 い

  1. adjective (keiyoushi)

    harsh (taste, feeling, etc.), acrid, pungent, astringent
    word usually written using kana alone

    • この鍋物はえぐいよ。
      This stew tastes acrid.

  2. adjective (keiyoushi)

    sharp (language, question, etc.), biting, harsh
    word usually written using kana alone
    colloquial

  3. adjective (keiyoushi)

    nasty, gross, disgusting, brutal
    word usually written using kana alone
    colloquial

  4. adjective (keiyoushi)

    awesome, amazing, incredible, cool
    word usually written using kana alone
    slang