N2
したたか (shitataka)
したたか
shrewd; tough; resilient; strong-willed; cunning
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Describes someone or something that is tough, resilient, shrewd, or cunning, often in a way that allows them to survive or achieve their goals despite difficulties. Can have both positive (resilient) and negative (cunning) connotations.
📝 Example Sentences
彼女はどんな困難にも負けない、したたかな心の持ち主だ。
She has a tough and resilient spirit that won't be defeated by any difficulty.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "したたか"!
彼は見た目によらず、実は_______な交渉術を持っている。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「したたか」は、簡単には屈しない強さや、ずる賢い一面を持つ様子を表します。
English: 「したたか」describes a toughness that doesn't easily yield, or a cunning aspect.
English: 「したたか」describes a toughness that doesn't easily yield, or a cunning aspect.
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