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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
noun
Pronounced: geretsu
(uncountable) The condition, or quality, of being mean (any of its definitions)
卑劣
noun
Pronounced: hiretsu
(uncountable) The condition, or quality, of being mean (any of its definitions)

What does "meanness" mean?

  1. noun Unkind or spiteful behavior; cruelty in small, petty ways.
    "His meanness toward the new employee was noticed by everyone."
  2. 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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