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生意気なまいき (namaiki)

impertinent,saucy,cheeky,conceit,audacious,brazen

  • JLPT N2
  • adjectival noun
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  • #14475 most frequent

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

あの子こは生意気なまいきだと思おもいます。

I think that kid is quite cocky.

全まったく生意気なまいきだ。

He has plenty of cheek.

彼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.

彼かれの意見いけんは本当ほんとうに生意気なまいきだった。

His remark was really out of line.

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