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nounnoun (generic)noun taking the genitive case particle のadjective (generic)

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Meanings

  • stubbornness, obstinacy, willpower, pride
  • disposition, nature
  • appetite, desire, greed

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Example sentences

かれ意地いじってあやまろうとしない。

He is being stubborn and refuses to apologize.

意地いじになって最後さいごまでやりげた。

Out of sheer stubbornness, I saw it through to the end.

あの意地いじわるくて友達ともだちができない。

That child has a mean disposition and cannot make friends.

彼女かのじょ自分じぶん意地いじとおすためならなんでもするひとだ。

She is the type of person who will do anything to have her way.

苦境くきょうたされても意地いじつよえてきたかれ姿勢しせいは、周囲しゅうい人々ひとびとふか感銘かんめいあたえた。

His attitude of overcoming adversity through sheer willpower deeply impressed those around him.