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JLPT N3 Intermediate

卑怯

Cowardly, unfair, or underhanded

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Other forms

卑怯な na-adjective
卑怯だ predicate form
卑怯にも adverbial form
卑怯者 coward, cheater
Noun, Na-adjective

Cowardly" / "Unfair

Describes behavior that is morally contemptible due to the use of unfair tactics or a lack of courage to face difficulties directly.

Example

何も 言わずに 辞める なんて 、 卑怯 だ よ 。

Quitting without saying anything is cowardly.

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卑怯
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Cowardly, unfair, or underhanded
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