English–Japanese
“pushy” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajishitsukoi
Example
あの店員はしつこいです。a no ten in wa shi tsu ko i de su
That salesperson is pushy.
How to say “pushy” in Japanese
“Pushy” in Japanese is しつこい (shitsukoi).
Refers to repeated pressure or behavior that continues beyond what is welcome.
Example sentences with しつこい
同じ質問を何度もする人は、しつこいです。ona ji shitsu mon o nan do mo su ru hito wa shi tsu ko i de su
People who ask the same question repeatedly are pushy.
Tips for using しつこい
- In everyday conversation, しつこい (shitsukoi, "pushy") often describes repeated sales approaches, requests, or messages that cross a social boundary.