意地悪
いじわる
ijiwaru
nounVocabularyLevel 75 - JLPT N2

Quick answer

意地悪 (いじわる (ijiwaru)) means "mean · nasty · unkind". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

mean · nasty · unkind

Also : mean · nasty · unkind · malicious · ill-tempered

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The word 意地悪 (いじわる) means 'malicious'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of malicious.

Example Sentences

彼女は意地悪に見えるが本当は優しい。

かのじょはいじわるにみえるがほんとうはやさしい。

She looks mean but is actually kind.

意地悪なことを言ってはいけない。

いじわるなことをいってはいけない。

You must not say malicious things.

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