Translation and Meaning of: 意地 - iji

On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 意地 (iji) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.

Romaji: iji

Kana: いじ

Type: noun

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意地

Translation / Meaning: disposition; spirit; willpower; obstinacy; backbone; appetite.

Meaning in English: disposition;spirit;willpower;obstinacy;backbone;appetite

Definition: Thoughts and firm attitudes through beliefs and feelings.

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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ

Explanation and Etymology - (意地) iji

The word 意地 (iji) is a Japanese term that can be translated as "stubbornness", "stubbornness" or "pride". The word is composed of the characters 意 (i), which means "intention" or "purpose", and 地 (ji), which can be translated as "earth" or "place". The origin of the word dates back to the Heian period (794-1185), when the term was used to describe the willpower and determination of the samurai. Over time, the word came to be used to describe anyone's stubbornness and obstinacy regarding an idea or opinion.

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Synonyms and Similar - (意地) iji

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頑固; 強情; 固執; 断固; 頑強

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Words containing: 意地

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意地悪

Kana: いじわる

Romaji: ijiwaru

Translation / Meaning:

malicious; grumpy; cruel

Words with the same pronunciation: いじ iji

意地悪

ijiwaru

malicious; grumpy; cruel

弄る

ijiru

touch; to mix

維持

iji

maintenance; preservation

苛める

ijimeru

to tease; torment; to chase; punish

類似

ruiji

analogous

名人

meijin

teacher; specialist

命じる

meijiru

order; to command; name

微塵

mijin

particle; atom

短い

mijikai

curto

惨め

mijime

miserable

Example Sentences - (意地) iji

Below are some example sentences:

意地を張るな。

Iji wo haru na

Não seja teimoso.

Not willing.

  • 意地 (iji) - stubbornness, obstinacy
  • を (wo) - direct object particle
  • 張る (haru) - stretch, tighten
  • な (na) - particle of negation
The complete phrase means "don't be stubborn."

彼女は意地悪な言葉を言った。

Kanojo wa ijiwaru na kotoba o itta

She said evil words.

She said an evil word.

  • 彼女 (kanojo) - she
  • は (wa) - topic particle
  • 意地悪 (ijiwaru) - evil, cruel
  • な (na) - The word "título" translates to "title" in English.
  • 言葉 (kotoba) - word
  • を (wo) - direct object particle
  • 言った (itta) - he said

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Other words of the same type: noun

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決議

Kana: けつぎ

Romaji: ketsugi

Translation / Meaning:

resolution; vote; decision

打ち合わせ

Kana: うちあわせ

Romaji: uchiawase

Translation / Meaning:

business meeting; prior agreement; commitment

嬢

Kana: じょう

Romaji: jyou

Translation / Meaning:

young

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

There are different ways of expressing the idea of "disposition; spirit; willpower; obstinacy; backbone; appetite." in the Japanese language.

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