陰いん湿しつ

na-adjective, noun

malicious; spiteful; underhanded

Describes a person, behavior, or atmosphere that is mean-spirited in a sneaky, indirect way. Often used for bullying, harassment, or a gloomy, oppressive mood.

• 彼かれの陰いん湿しつないじめに耐たえられなかった。

  I couldn't stand his underhanded bullying.

• 職しょく場ばの陰いん湿しつな雰ふん囲い気きが嫌いやだ。

  I hate the malicious atmosphere at work.

na-adjective, noun

shady and damp

Literal, physical sense: a place that is dark, humid, and unpleasant. Less common than the figurative sense.

• この地ち下か室しつは陰いん湿しつでカビ臭くさい。

  This basement is shady, damp, and smells of mold.