くどい

• 読み: くどい
• ローマ字: kudoi
• 発音: /kɯ.do.i/

意味

Verbose; repetitive; long-winded; overly insistent; gaudy or heavy (of taste or colour). Describes excess in speech, flavour, or visual design.

An i-adjective with two main senses: (1) of speech or manner — tediously repetitive or persistent, failing to get to the point; (2) of taste, colour, or design — heavy, rich, and overwhelming. The first sense is the more common. Someone who is くどい will make the same point multiple times or belabour a topic beyond necessity.

例文

1. 彼の説明はくどくて、同じ話を三度も繰り返した。
2. この絵はデザインがくどく、見ていると目が疲れる。
3. くどい言い方をするつもりはないが、この点は重要だ。

使い方ガイド

場面: criticism, communication style, taste, visual design

トーン: mildly critical

起源と歴史

Etymology uncertain. Possibly related to archaic roots meaning overcooked or overdone. Has been used in Japanese since the Edo period to describe excess in both speech and sensory experience.

文化的背景

時代: Edo–Modern

世代: All ages

社会的背景: Universal