気持ち悪い (kimochi warui)
What does 気持ち悪い (kimochi warui) mean? 気持ち悪い (kimochi warui) is a Japanese moderate that translates to “gross / disgusting / creepy” in English.
Literal Translation
feeling-bad
Meaning & Usage
"gross / disgusting / creepy"
Something feels bad physically or emotionally; disgusting.
Examples in the Wild
気持ち悪い！(Kimochi warui! - Gross!) / キモい (Kimoi - creepy/gross)
When to Use It
Context
- Casual conversations with friends
- Informal settings where profanity is accepted
Avoid
- Professional or formal settings
- Job interviews, meetings, or customer-facing situations
Cultural Context
Shortened to 'kimoi' in slang. Describes anything from rotten food to creepy behavior. Calling a person 'kimochi warui' is serious insult to their character/appearance. 'Kimoi' is casual; full phrase is stronger.
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