がたい
(Gatai)
Indicates that something is difficult or impossible to do from a subjective or emotional standpoint.
Connection rules
- ＋Verb (ます-stem) + がたい
Examples
1.
信じがたいことですが、この話はすべて真実です。
Shinji gatai koto desu ga, kono hanashi ha subete shinjitsu desu.
It is hard to believe, but this story is all true.
「Revealing a shocking truth」
2.
彼は捨てがたい魅力を持った俳優だ。
Kare ha sute gatai miryoku wo mo ta haiyuu da.
He is an actor with a charm that is hard to discard.
「Reviewing a popular actor」
Practice
His irresponsible behavior is hard to forgive.
彼の無責任な行動は、非常に___。
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