meanness in Japanese
meanness in Japanese is 下劣, 卑劣 — meanness means unkind or spiteful behavior; cruelty in small, petty ways.
meanness in Japanese
下劣
Pronounced: geretsu
(uncountable) The condition, or quality, of being mean (any of its definitions)
卑劣
Pronounced: hiretsu
(uncountable) The condition, or quality, of being mean (any of its definitions)
What does "meanness" mean?
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noun Unkind or spiteful behavior; cruelty in small, petty ways.
"His meanness toward the new employee was noticed by everyone."
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noun Stinginess with money or resources.
"Her meanness with the household budget caused constant arguments."
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meanness in a sentence
- His meanness toward the new employee was noticed by everyone.
- Her meanness with the household budget caused constant arguments.
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What is "meanness" in Japanese?
"meanness" in Japanese is 下劣, 卑劣. meanness means: Unkind or spiteful behavior; cruelty in small, petty ways.
How do you pronounce 下劣?
"meanness" in Japanese is 下劣, pronounced "geretsu".
How do you use "meanness" in a sentence?
Example: "His meanness toward the new employee was noticed by everyone." In Japanese, "meanness" is 下劣, 卑劣.
Are there other ways to say "meanness" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "meanness": 下劣, 卑劣.
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