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niggles

/ˈnɪɡəlz/

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noun

些細な不満、小さな問題

A minor complaint or problem.

Examples :

"The new phone is great overall, but I have a few minor niggles, like the slightly slippery case and the placement of the power button. "

新しい電話は全体的に素晴らしいですが、少し滑りやすいケースや電源ボタンの位置など、些細な不満がいくつかあります。

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noun

小さく詰まった筆跡、下手な字

Small, cramped handwriting.

Examples :

"The doctor's prescription was nearly unreadable; all I could see were cramped niggles that might be drug names. "

医者の処方箋はほとんど読めなかった。私が見えたのは、薬の名前かもしれない小さく詰まった筆跡だけだった。

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verb

からかう, ちょっかいを出す

To trifle with; to deceive; to mock.

Examples :

""He likes to niggle his younger brother by pretending to offer help, but then snatching the toy away at the last second." "

彼は、助けを申し出るふりをして弟をからかうのが好きだが、最後の瞬間に玩具を奪い取ってしまう。

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verb

けちけち使う, 細かいことにこだわる

To use, spend, or do in a petty or trifling manner.

Examples :

"Instead of carefully planning the project, Sarah niggled at it, spending hours on small, unnecessary details. "

サラはプロジェクトを慎重に計画する代わりに、細かいことにこだわり、小さく不必要な詳細に何時間も費やしました。

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verb

些細なことにこだわる, ぐちぐち言う

To dwell too much on minor points or on trifling details.

Examples :

"My boss often niggles over the exact wording of emails, even when the message is clear. "

上司は、メッセージが明確な場合でも、メールの正確な言い回しにこだわる。

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verb

そわそわする, いじる, 落ち着かない

To fidget, fiddle, be restless.

Examples :

"The child nigglles in his seat when he gets bored during the long car ride. "

長い車の移動中、子供は退屈すると席でそわそわします。

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