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N1 Noun, Adverb

何様(なにさま)person of importance, a somebody, absolutely, certainly, to be sure

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Noun

      1.

      person of importance, a someone

      often used sarcastically
    2. Adverb

      2.

      absolutely, certainly, to be sure

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    何様 【なにさま】何さま 【なにさま】

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      あの(えら)そうな態度(たいど)彼女(かのじょ)何様(なにさま)なんだろう…。

      That arrogant attitude... Who does she think she is... a person of importance? {person of importance, a somebody, absolutely, certainly, to be sure}

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      上司(じょうし)部下(ぶか)に:「(きみ)傲慢(ごうまん)だ!何様(なにさま)のつもりなんだ?」

      The boss says to his subordinate: "You are arrogant! Who do you think you are, a person of importance?" {person of importance, a somebody, absolutely, certainly, to be sure}

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      (かれ)何様(なにさま)でもあるまいし、雑用(ざつよう)くらい自分(じぶん)でやるべきだ。

      He's not some person of importance, he should certainly do chores by himself. {person of importance, a somebody, absolutely, certainly, to be sure}

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      武士(ぶし):「貴様(きさま)何様(なにさま)だ?そこで()()まって正体(しょうたい)()かすのだ!」

      Samurai: "Who do you think you are? Stop right there and reveal your identity!" {person of importance, a somebody, absolutely, certainly, to be sure}

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      一体(いったい)何様(なにさま)のつもり?」という同僚(どうりょう)(こえ)をよそに、(かれ)会社(かいしゃ)威張(いば)(つづ)けている。

      Ignoring the voice of his colleague asking, "Who does he think he is, acting all important?", he continues to strut around the company. {person of importance, a somebody, absolutely, certainly, to be sure}

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