English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com

ticklish in Japanese

ticklish in Japanese is くすぐったい — ticklish means easily made to laugh or squirm when touched lightly; sensitive to tickling.

ticklish in Japanese

くすぐったい
adj
Pronounced: kusuguttai
Sensitive or susceptible to being tickled.

What does "ticklish" mean?

  1. adj Easily made to laugh or squirm when touched lightly; sensitive to tickling.
    "He's extremely ticklish under his arms."
  2. adj Requiring careful, delicate handling; touchy or tricky to deal with.
    "Negotiating the merger was a ticklish business for both companies."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in Japanese.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the Japanese meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in Japanese

ticklish in a sentence

  • He's extremely ticklish under his arms.
  • She's so ticklish that she can't even fold laundry without giggling.
  • Negotiating the merger was a ticklish business for both companies.
  • It's a ticklish subject, so choose your words carefully.

Common Japanese translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "ticklish" in Japanese?

"ticklish" in Japanese is くすぐったい. ticklish means: Easily made to laugh or squirm when touched lightly; sensitive to tickling.

How do you pronounce くすぐったい?

"ticklish" in Japanese is くすぐったい, pronounced "kusuguttai".

How do you use "ticklish" in a sentence?

Example: "He's extremely ticklish under his arms." In Japanese, "ticklish" is くすぐったい.

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
Translations from WikDict, CC BY-SA · example sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR.