JLPT N1 Advanced
耳障り
Harsh, grating, or unpleasant to the ear
Readings
Na-adjective, Noun
Harsh / Unpleasant (to the ear)
Refers to a sound that is offensive, grating, or jarring to the ear, regardless of its volume.
Example
黒板 を 爪 で ひっかく 音 は 、 本当に 耳障り だ 。
The sound of nails scratching on a chalkboard is truly harsh on the ears.
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