生意気な（なまいきな）
JLPT N1 · na-adjective
Meaning: impudent/cheeky
Conjugation
| Form | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| te-form | 生意気で | なまいきで |
| ta-form (past) | 生意気だった | なまいきだった |
| nai-form (negative) | 生意気ではない | なまいきではない |
Example sentences
- 生意気な口をきくな。 — Don't talk back so cheekily.
- 生意気な態度をあらためる。 — He mends his cocky attitude.
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