JLPT N1 Advanced
悪賢い
Cunning, sly, or crafty; clever in a deceitful or manipulative way.
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Other forms
悪がしこい alternate spelling
I-adjective
Cunning / Sly / Crafty
Refers to intelligence applied in a deceitful or manipulative manner to achieve selfish ends.
Example
彼 は 悪賢い やり方 で ライバル を 出し抜いた 。
He outsmarted his rival using a cunning method.
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