横柄な（おうへいな）
JLPT N1 · na-adjective
Meaning: haughty/overbearing
Conjugation
| Form | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| te-form | 横柄で | おうへいで |
| ta-form (past) | 横柄だった | おうへいだった |
| nai-form (negative) | 横柄ではない | おうへいではない |
Example sentences
- 横柄な態度で客に接しない。 — Don't treat customers with an arrogant attitude.
- 横柄な物言いをつつしむ。 — He refrains from speaking in an overbearing manner.
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