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N2 な-adjective, Noun

生意気(なまいき)impertinent, saucy, cheeky, conceit, audacious, brazen

    Dictionary Definition

    1. な-adjective, Noun

      1. 1.

        impertinent, saucy, cheeky, impudent, audacious, cocky, pert, brash

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    生意気 【なまいき】

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    • Frequency

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    Examples

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    • 生意気(なまいき)な事(こと)をするな!

      Don't be cheeky!

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    • 僕(ぼく)は生意気(なまいき)な子(こ)どもが嫌(きら)いだ。

      I dislike cheeky children.

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    • 先生(せんせい):「生意気(なまいき)な口(くち)をきかないで下(くだ)さい!」

      Teacher: 'Please don't be impudent!'

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    • 生徒(せいと)は生意気(なまいき)な態度(たいど)をとったあげく、謝(あやま)る事(こと)を拒否(きょひ)した。

      After taking a cheeky attitude, the student refused to apologize.

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    • 親(おや):「はたしていつになったら生意気(なまいき)な態度(たいど)が収(おさ)まるのかしら…。」

      Parent: 'I wonder when that brazen attitude will finally subside...'

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