JLPT N3 Intermediate
生意気
Cheeky, cocky, or impertinent attitude; acting arrogantly above one’s station
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生意気な na-adjective
生意気に adverb
Na-adjective, Noun
Cheeky" / "Cocky" / "Impertinent
Describes an audacious attitude where someone acts superior to their actual station, age, or ability.
Example
新入 社員 なのに 、 あの 態度 は 生意気 だ 。
For a new employee, that's a pretty cocky attitude.
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