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).
He stubbornly refused to apologize.
That child stubbornly persisted and finished the homework.
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).
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).
I was surprised by his greedy way of eating.
He stubbornly stuck to his position until the end.
You should swallow your pride and apologize soon.
She showed her fighting spirit in the final match.
I ended up in a battle of wills with my older brother.
gluttonous; greedy; covetous
true character; underlying nature; inner feelings