Word
生意気
なまいき
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CommonJLPT N2
Meanings
- Na-adjective · Noun
impertinent; saucy; cheeky; impudent; audacious; cocky; pert; brash
In Spanish
impertinente; insolente; engreído; audaz; descarado
Kanji in this word
Example sentences
生意気を言うんじゃない。
Don't sass me.
No seas irrespetuoso conmigo.
Tatoeba #2125068(opens in a new tab)私の前で生意気な口をきくんじゃないぞ、さもないと痛い目にあうからな。
Don't get smart with me, or you'll get a black eye!
No te hagas el listo conmigo o te dejo el ojo morado.
Tatoeba #163188(opens in a new tab)大人をからかうなんて生意気だ。
It is impudent of you to make fun of adults.
Tatoeba #137472(opens in a new tab)彼は父親に生意気な事を言った。
He was impertinent to his father.
Tatoeba #100361(opens in a new tab)