English–Japanese
“gross” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikimochiwarui
Example
このにおいは気持ち悪いです。ko no ni o i wa ki mo chi waru i de su
This smell is gross.
How to say “gross” in Japanese
“Gross” in Japanese is 気持ち悪い (kimochiwarui).
It centers on a reaction in which the mind or body feels uncomfortable because something seems repellent or unsettling.
Example sentences with 気持ち悪い
その料理は見た目が気持ち悪いです。so no ryō ri wa mi ta me ga ki mo chi waru i de su
That dish looks gross.
Tips for using 気持ち悪い
- The same expression can cover a nauseating smell and an unsettling atmosphere, so context determines whether gross or creepy is the natural English choice.