It is essential to learn Japanese vocabulary when studying the language. In addition to words borrowed from other languages, Japanese vocabulary is vast and diverse. Learning essential words and phrases, as well as specialized terminology and idiomatic expressions, is essential for effective communication in Japanese.
Japanese Vocabulary: 意地悪 (いじわる)
Meaning: “mean-spirited,” “malicious,” or “spiteful.”
This term describes someone who enjoys causing trouble or making others’ lives difficult. Intentional rudeness or difficulty is often described by this term.
Examples:
- 意地悪な兄 mean older brother
- 意地悪な犬 mean dog
- 意地悪な人は嫌われる。 Mean people are often disliked.
- 彼は時々意地悪な質問をする。 He sometimes asks mean questions.
- 彼は時々意地悪な質問をするぜ。 He sometimes asks mean questions.
- 意地悪をするのは、やめなさい。 Stop doing mean things.
- その人は、意地悪なので嫌いです。 That person is mean, so I dont like them.
- 意地悪な女性が、子供達に大声を出している。 The mean woman yelled at the children.
- トムさんは、子供の時、意地悪だったかもしれません。 Tom may have been mean when he was a child.