cowardly; craven
Describes a person or action that lacks courage, especially when avoiding a fair fight or responsibility. Often carries a strong moral condemnation.
He cowardly targeted only the weak.
そんな卑怯な真似は許されない。
Such cowardly behavior is unforgivable.
Refers to actions or methods that are underhanded, breaking rules or social norms for personal gain. Often used in competitive or confrontational contexts.
卑怯な手を使って勝っても嬉しくない。
Even if I win using dirty tricks, I won't be happy.
それは卑怯だよ。正々堂々と戦おう。
That's unfair. Let's fight fair and square.
He always does underhanded things.
He cowardly ran away alone.
Everyone called him a coward.
Stop pulling such a dirty trick.
卑怯 means cowardly or underhanded, the opposite of the courage described by 勇.