意地
N3いじ
[iji]
Definitions
1.noun (common) (futsuumeishi); nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
stubbornness; obstinacy; willpower; pride
2.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
disposition; nature
3.noun (common) (futsuumeishi); nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
appetite; desire; greed
Example Sentences
あの子は意地を張って謝らない。
That kid is too stubborn to apologize.
彼女は意地悪な言い方をした。
She said it in a mean way.
意地でもやり遂げるつもりだ。
I'm determined to see it through no matter what.