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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

    All Forms

    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, acting like she's a somebody?

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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?」

      Boss to Subordinate: 'You're arrogant! Who do you think you are, some kind of big shot?'

      • N1

      (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。

      It's not like he's a somebody; he should at least do his own chores.

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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 are you to act so important? Stop right there and state your identity!'

      • N1

      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 a coworker's complaints about his ignorant attitude, he keeps throwing his weight around at the office.

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