JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate
諄い
「くどい」
Annoyingly repetitive, cloying, or gaudy.
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クドい used for emphasis
1 I-adjective
Repetitious" / "Long-winded
Refers to speech or behavior that is tediously repetitive, persistent, or long-winded to the point of annoyance.
Example
部長 の 説明 は いつも くどくて 、 眠く なる 。
The manager's explanations are always so long-winded they make me sleepy.
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2 I-adjective
Heavy" / "Overly Rich" (in taste)
Describes food flavors that are excessively heavy, oily, or rich, resulting in a cloying or unappetizing sensation.
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3 I-adjective
Gaudy" / "Overdone" (in appearance)
Characterizes colors, patterns, or aesthetics that are overly busy, garish, or lacking in visual subtlety.
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