複雑
ふくざつ · fukuzatsu
Complex, complicated, intricate, mixed (feelings)
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How it’s used
Use for systems, situations, or feelings with many intertwined parts; more neutral and objective than 難しい.
Not to be confused with 面倒 (mendou), which means troublesome or annoying rather than intricate.
Example sentences
この問題は複雑すぎて、私には解けません。
This problem is too complex for me to solve.
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彼女の気持ちは複雑で、簡単には説明できない。
Her feelings are complicated and can't be explained easily.
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What does 複雑 mean?
Complex, complicated, intricate, mixed (feelings).
How do you pronounce 複雑?
ふくざつ (fukuzatsu). Pitch accent: heiban — flat. Press Listen above to hear it.
What JLPT level is 複雑?
JLPT N4 — upper beginner. See the JLPT N4 guide.
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