ずるい
Frequency rank: 4,914. – 4,915.
- 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)
Forms
- ずるいFrequency rank: 4,914. – 4,915.
- 狡い【ずるい】【こすい】Frequency rank: 23,605. – 23,729.
- こすい
Generated definitions (experimental)
- 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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Wiktionary definitions (experimental)
Example sentences
8 results
It is said that the fox is more cunning than any other animal.
That's not fair! You saw my cards in the mirror!
8. きごう「でんどうじてんしゃ電動自転車にのってる乗ってるやつ奴ってずるいよなきごう」きごう「どうしたのきごう?きごう」きごう「だって、こっちはいっしょうけんめい一生懸命あせみず汗水たらしてこいでる漕いでるのに、すずしいかお涼しい顔してかちほこった勝ち誇ったようによこ横をおい追いぬい抜いてくんだよ。めっちゃくやしい悔しいきごう」
"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!"