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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 |
Meanings
1
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.
That salesman is sly and can't be trusted.
2
flirty; flirtatious
Slang use, often describing someone who deliberately acts cute or coquettish to attract attention or gain advantage.
All the guys are falling for her flirtatious gestures.
Usage patterns
- あざとい〈人〉a calculating/scheming person
She's always been called a calculating person.
- あざとい笑顔a deliberately flirtatious/cute smile
She charmed her fans with a calculatedly flirtatious smile.
- あざとくかわいいcutely calculating (deliberately acting adorable)
That girl is popular for her calculatedly cute mannerisms.
- あざとい真似をするto pull a sly, self-serving stunt
He pulled a sly stunt and drew everyone's resentment.