「にくい」- Difficulty in Action

Explanation

Indicates that a certain action or situation is difficult to occur or achieve.

Grammar Pattern

Grammar Point	Connection	Explanation
Verb ます-form + にくい	Verb ます-form + にくい	Expresses that something is hard to do or unlikely to happen.

Detailed Explanation

"〜にくい" is used to indicate that a certain action or situation is difficult to occur. It attaches to the ます-form of a verb, forming the structure "Verb ます-form + にくい". "にくい" functions as an adjective, expressing that an action is challenging or a situation is unlikely to happen.

Examples

• 先生せんせいの説明せつめいは分わかりにくい。
• Sensei no setsumei wa wakarinikui.
• The teacher's explanation is hard to understand.
  

• このペンは使つかいにくい。
• Kono pen wa tsukainikui.
• This pen is hard to use.
  

• 私わたしは昔むかしから太ふとりにくい体質たいしつだ。
• Watashi wa mukashi kara futorinikui taishitsu da.
• I’ve always had a body type that doesn’t gain weight easily.
  

• このコップは頑丈がんじょうで壊こわれにくい。
• Kono koppu wa ganjou de kowarenikui.
• This cup is sturdy and hard to break.
  

Summary

"〜にくい" is a highly practical grammar point used to describe actions or situations that are difficult to occur or achieve. Mastering its usage in daily life allows for more accurate expression of one's feelings and observations.