生意気
なまいき
namaiki
VocabularyLevel 67 - JLPT N2
Meaning
impertinent
impudent
Signification
impertinent
effronté
Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The word 生意気 (なまいき) means 'impertinent'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of impertinent.
Example Sentences
生意気なことを言ってしまい、反省しています。
なまいきなことをいってしまい、はんせいしています。
I said something impertinent and I regret it.
J'ai dit quelque chose d'impertinent et je le regrette.
あの子は生意気に見えるが、実は繊細だ。
あのこはなまいきにみえるが、じつはせんさいだ。
That kid looks impudent, but is actually sensitive.
Ce gamin a l'air insolent, mais il est en fait sensible.
Kanji in this word
Learn 生意気 with Spaced Repetition
InitialJ uses scientifically proven SRS to help you memorize kanji and vocabulary for the JLPT. N5 is free forever — no credit card required.