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あらい
arai
Rough, rude, wild
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荒い
あらい
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Rough, rude, wild
arai
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JLPT Level N2
Upper-Intermediate · ~6,000 vocab · Natural speech
Kana あらい
Romaji arai
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 荒い mean in Japanese?
The word 荒い (あらい) means "rough, rude, wild" in Japanese. It appears in JLPT N2 vocabulary.
How do you pronounce 荒い?
荒い is read as あらい (romaji: arai). Press the 🔊 Hear it button to hear the pronunciation spoken aloud.
What JLPT level is 荒い?
荒い is a JLPT N2 vocabulary item. Upper-Intermediate · ~6,000 vocab · Natural speech
How do I remember 荒い quickly?
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Where can I practise 荒い in sentences?
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