► 名詞
意地 [(2)いじ] [意地が悪い] meaning: mean rank: 2
☆ 彼女は意地が悪い ⇨ She is mean-spirited (☛ You never say 「意地が良い」)
意地悪 [(2)いじわる] [coll] meaning: mean rank: 2
☆ 弟に意地悪をするのは止めなさい ⇨ Stop being mean to your little brother (☛ Typically somewhat playful and not to the level of being cruel)
► 形容動詞
意地悪 [(2)いじわる] [coll] meaning: mean rank: 2
☆ あー、意地悪！ ⇨ Oh you’re so mean! (☛ Typically somewhat playful and not to the level of being cruel)
邪険 [じゃけん] meaning: mean rank: 4
☆ 彼にそんなに邪険にするのは良くない ⇨ You shouldn’t be so mean and abrupt with him (☛ Be mean, rude, abrupt and dismissive to someone)