N2
あざとい (azatoi)
あざとい
cunning, calculating (in a cute/charming way), artful, designing
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Often used for someone who acts cute or innocent to get what they want, often with a slightly negative or critical connotation, implying manipulation.
📝 Example Sentences
彼女の可愛らしい笑顔は、計算されたあざといものだった。
Her cute smile was a calculated, cunning one.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "あざとい"!
彼女はいつも可愛い仕草で周りの人の注意を引く、少し_______ところがある。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 計算して可愛らしく振る舞い、他人の関心を引こうとする様子を「あざとい」と表現します。
English: 'あざとい' (azatoi) describes someone who acts cutely in a calculated way to gain attention.
English: 'あざとい' (azatoi) describes someone who acts cutely in a calculated way to gain attention.
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