Tokyo Japanese meaning
うざい (uzai)
Annoying, irritating, intrusive, or a nuisance.
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Meaning
Uzai is a blunt informal adjective used when someone or something feels persistently irritating, troublesome, or unwanted.
Pronunciation and grammar
/ɯ.za.i/ · adjective
Very informal and often harsh.
How it is used
It may describe behavior, messages, rules, noise, or a person, but direct personal use can be insulting.
Examples
Japanese: 通知が多すぎてうざい。
English: There are so many notifications that it is annoying.
Japanese: そういう言い方、うざいよ。
English: That way of talking is irritating.
Important context
Avoid using it toward strangers, colleagues, or in polite situations because it can sound openly hostile.
Source and further readingGoo Dictionary: うざい