noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
stubbornness; obstinacy; willfulness
Refers to a strong-willed, often unreasonable refusal to yield; can be negative (stubborn pride) or positive (determination). Common in phrases like 意地を張る (to be stubborn) and 意地になる (to get stubborn).
彼は意地を張って謝らなかった。
He stubbornly refused to apologize.
あの子
That child stubbornly persisted and finished the homework.
noun
disposition; nature; character
A somewhat old-fashioned or literary way to refer to one's innate character or temperament. Often seen in set phrases like 意地が悪い (ill-natured) or 意地が汚い (greedy, base).
彼は生まれつき意地の悪い人間ではない。
He is not a malicious person by nature.
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Used in compounds and set phrases to indicate a strong craving, especially for food or material gain. Most common in 意地汚い (greedy, gluttonous).
彼の意地汚い食べっぷりには驚いた。
I was surprised by his greedy way of eating.