口うるさい
くちうるさい
i-adjective
nagging; nitpicking; fastidious
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Conjugation
| Affirmative | Negative | |
|---|---|---|
| Present | 口うるさい | 口うるさくない |
| Past | 口うるさかった | 口うるさくなかった |
| て form | 口うるさくて | 口うるさくなくて |
| Adverbial | 口うるさく | — |
| Conditional ば | 口うるさければ | 口うるさくなければ |
| Conditional たら | 口うるさかったら | 口うるさくなかったら |
1.
nagging; nitpicking; fastidious; fussy
Describes someone who constantly complains, finds fault, or gives unwanted advice about details. Implies persistent verbal criticism or demands.
Usage
口うるさい is a compound adjective from 口 (mouth) + うるさい (annoying). It can modify nouns (口うるさい人) or be used as an adverb (口うるさく言う, to nag).
Always carries a negative connotation from the perspective of the person being nagged. However, the nagging person may believe they are being helpful or responsible. Often used about parents, bosses, and senior colleagues.