生意気なまいき (namaiki)

impertinent,saucy,cheeky,conceit,audacious,brazen

  • JLPT N2
  • adjectival noun
  • Pitch 0
  • #14475 most frequent
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Meaning

生意気 (なまいき, namaiki) is a JLPT N2 adjectival noun meaning “impertinent,saucy,cheeky,conceit,audacious,brazen”.

Kanji in this word

Example sentences 11

あの 生意気なまいきだと おもいます。

I think that kid is quite cocky.

まった生意気なまいきだ。

He has plenty of cheek.

かれをからかうなんて 生意気なまいきだ。

It is impudent of you to jest at him.

大人おとなをからかうなんて 生意気なまいきだ。

It is impudent of you to make fun of adults.