ずるい
- sly; cunning; sneaky; crafty; unfair; dishonestword usually written using kana alone
- miserly; mean; stingyonly applies to こすいword usually written using kana alone
adjective (keiyoushi)
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- sly; cunning; sneaky; crafty; unfair; dishonest
- miserly; mean; stingy
This meaning describes someone who is deceptive or manipulative, often behaving in a way that is not straightforward or honest. It suggests a sense of cleverness used for selfish or unethical purposes.
This meaning indicates a person who is unwilling to spend money or share resources, often to the point of being ungenerous or tight-fisted. It reflects a personality that prioritizes saving over sharing or enjoying.
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"Those guys on electric bikes, it's not fair." "What's the matter?" "It's just, here I am pedaling hard, dripping with sweat, and they come along passing me all calm and triumphant like. It's so infuriating!"