Explanation：〜がたい
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"〜するのが難しい / 〜にくい"
"difficult to do"
Used to describe something that is difficult or almost impossible to do or believe. It conveys a strong sense of difficulty or reluctance regarding the action or state described.
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V(masu form)ます+ がたい
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- Difficulty or Impossibility: "〜がたい" indicates that the action or state described is very difficult or almost impossible to achieve or accept.
- Emotional or Cognitive Challenge: The expression often reflects an emotional or cognitive challenge, such as difficulty in believing, enduring, or accepting something.
- Formal Usage: It is used in formal or written language, and is less common in casual conversation.
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N2
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Cannot be used to mean something can't be done because of lack of ability.
Sample sentenes
彼の話は信じがたいが、本当らしい。
His story is unbelievable, but seems to be true.
トムさんがJLPT N2に合格できなかったなんて、信じがたい話だ。
It's an unbelievable story that Tom couldn't pass the JLPT N2.
部長はいつも怒っているし、顔は怖いし、近寄りがたい。
The manager is always angry, has a scary expression, and is unapproachable.
納豆の味は言葉で説明しがたい。
The taste of natto is difficult to explain in words.
彼のやった犯罪は本当に許しがたい。
"His crime is truly unforgivable.
Vocabulary
| Japanese |
English | |
| 近寄る | ちかよる | to go near / to get any closer |
| 許す | ゆるす | to forgive |
