Vocab Info

N3 I-adjective

(ずる)sly, cunning, dishonest, sneaky, crafty, unfair, miserly

    Dictionary Definition

    1. I-adjective

      1.

      sly, cunning, sneaky, crafty, unfair, dishonest

      Usually written using kana alone
    2. I-adjective

      2.

      miserly, mean, stingy

      Usually written using kana alone, Only applies to こすい

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    狡い 【ずるい】狡い 【こすい】

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    Examples

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      (ずる)方法(ほうほう)(ひと)油断(ゆだん)させる。

      Tricking people with cunning methods to make them lower their guard.

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      (かれ)(ずる)(こと)をするので()をつけてね。

      Be careful around him because he is cunning.

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      ()げるなんて(ずる)じゃないか!しっかり最後(さいご)まで(たたか)えよ!

      Isn't running away a dishonest move? Fight until the end!

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      (ずる)()(まわ)るような(ひと)()成績(せいせき)をもらうなんて不公平(ふこうへい)です。

      It's unfair for someone who uses cunning tactics to receive good grades.

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      (ひと)()()くような(ずる)(こと)をしていたら、いつか自分(じぶん)(かえ)ってきますよ。

      If you engage in cunning actions to outwit others, it will eventually come back to haunt you.

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