I-adjective (keiyoushi)

bad(-tasting); unpalatable; unsavoury; unsavory; awful; terrible; unpleasant

Usually written using kana alone

poor; unskillful; unskilful; bungling; clumsy

Usually written using kana aloneocc. as 拙いsee 拙い

ugly; unattractive; homely; plain

Usually written using kana alone

awkward; problematic; troublesome; unfavorable; unfavourable; unwise

Usually written using kana alonesee 気不味い

Interjection (kandoushi)

oh no; uh-oh; this is bad

Usually written using kana alone