生意気
なまいき
namaiki
JLPT N2nounVocabularyLevel 67 - JLPT N2
Quick answer
生意気 (なまいき (namaiki)) means "Impertinent". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
Impertinent
Also : Pert · Cocky · Saucy · Cheeky · Brash · Impudent
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Example Sentences
その少年の生意気な態度に、大人たちが呆れていました。
そのしょうねんのなまいきなたいどに、おとなたちがあきれていました。
The adults were exasperated by the boy's cheeky attitude.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun] + に伴い～に伴い (ni tomonai) - Along with / In accordance with
- [Noun] + をはじめ～をはじめ (wo hajime) - Starting with / Including
- [Noun] + に応じて～に応じて (ni oujite) - According to / In response to
- [Noun] + から + [Noun] + にかけて～にかけて (ni kakete) - From...to / In the area of
- [Noun] + に限り～に限り (ni kagiri) - Limited to / Only
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
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