あざとい · i-adjective
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | あざとい | あざとくない |
| Polite | あざといです | あざとくないですalso あざとくありません |
| Past polite | あざとかったです | あざとくなかったですalso あざとくありませんでした |
| Past | あざとかった | あざとくなかった |
| Te-form | あざとくて | あざとくなくて |
| Adverbial | あざとく | |
| Conditional | あざとければ | あざとくなければ |
| Tara conditional | あざとかったら | あざとくなかったら |
Describes someone who acts in a self-serving, manipulative way, often with a negative connotation. Can also imply pushy or aggressive behavior.
Everyone is fed up with her calculating attitude.
あの営業マンはあざとくて信用できない。
That salesman is sly and can't be trusted.
flirty; flirtatious
Slang use, often describing someone who deliberately acts cute or coquettish to attract attention or gain advantage.
あの子のあざとい仕草に男子がみんなやられてる。
All the guys are falling for her flirtatious gestures.
She's always been called a calculating person.
She charmed her fans with a calculatedly flirtatious smile.
That girl is popular for her calculatedly cute mannerisms.
He pulled a sly stunt and drew everyone's resentment.