synonym Comparative
意地悪
VS
陰湿
Differences Between "意地悪" and "陰湿"
Option A
意地悪
Meaning
malicious, mean-spirited, teasing
Reading
いじわる (ijiwaru)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
彼は私に意地悪な質問をしてきた。
He asked me a mean question.
Option B
陰湿
Meaning
malicious, insidious, mean, underhanded
Reading
いんしつ (inshitsu)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼の陰湿なやり方には誰もがうんざりしていた。
Everyone was fed up with his insidious methods.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(malicious, mean-spirited, teasing)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 意地悪: Describes an action or person that is unkind, spiteful, or teasing. Can be used as 意地悪な人 (mean person) or 意地悪をする (to be mean).
- 陰湿: Describes a person's character or actions that are subtly cruel, malicious, or harmful. It carries a strong negative connotation. (性格や行動がひそかに意地悪で、悪質であることを表す。非常に悪い意味で使われる。)
- 意地悪: Describes an action or person that is unkind, spiteful, or teasing. Can be used as 意地悪な人 (mean person) or 意地悪をする (to be mean).
- 陰湿: Describes a person's character or actions that are subtly cruel, malicious, or harmful. It carries a strong negative connotation. (性格や行動がひそかに意地悪で、悪質であることを表す。非常に悪い意味で使われる。)
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