Word Meaning ふて腐れる

ふてくされる futekusareru

ふて腐れる is read as ふてくされる (futekusareru) and means to become sulky.

Meaning

English

  1. to become sulky
  2. to become irresponsible (due to disgruntlement)

Reading

Kana

ふてくされる

Romaji

futekusareru

Writing Variants

  • 不貞腐れる ふてくされる futekusareru

Stroke Sequence

5 Characters • 22 Total Strokes

Study Signals and Categories

JLPT N1 Jōyō Upper Grade Kanken 4級 Rank 142165 Priority W

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