awkward in Japanese
awkward in Japanese is 不器用, 不便, ぎごちない — awkward means causing or feeling embarrassment or discomfort, especially in a social situation.
awkward in Japanese
不器用
Pronounced: bukiyō
Lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments.
不便
Pronounced: fuben
Lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments.
ぎごちない
Pronounced: gigochinai
Not easily managed or effected; embarrassing.
気まずい
Pronounced: kimazui
Not easily managed or effected; embarrassing.
What does "awkward" mean?
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adj Causing or feeling embarrassment or discomfort, especially in a social situation.
"There was an awkward silence after his joke fell flat."
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adj Clumsy or lacking skill in movement or use of the hands.
"He made an awkward attempt to catch the ball."
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adj Difficult to deal with or handle.
"The sofa was an awkward shape to carry up the stairs."
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awkward in a sentence
- There was an awkward silence after his joke fell flat.
- She felt awkward meeting her ex at the party.
- He made an awkward attempt to catch the ball.
- The sofa was an awkward shape to carry up the stairs.
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What is "awkward" in Japanese?
"awkward" in Japanese is 不器用, 不便, ぎごちない. awkward means: Causing or feeling embarrassment or discomfort, especially in a social situation.
How do you pronounce 不器用?
"awkward" in Japanese is 不器用, pronounced "bukiyō".
How do you use "awkward" in a sentence?
Example: "There was an awkward silence after his joke fell flat." In Japanese, "awkward" is 不器用, 不便, ぎごちない.
Are there other ways to say "awkward" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "awkward": 不器用, 不便, ぎごちない, 気まずい.
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