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What does 生意気 (なまいき, namaiki) mean?

生意気 (なまいき, namaiki) means cheeky, impertinent, cocky.

Quick facts
Readingなまいき
Romajinamaiki
Part of speechna-adjective, noun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N2
なまいき
N2 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonnamaiki

cheeky, impertinent, cocky

  1. 1na-adjective · noun impertinent; saucy; cheeky

Example sentences

  • That newcomer is cheeky.

  • I'm sorry for saying something impertinent.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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