狷介不羈
Reading: けんかいふき
Meaning: independent and principled; unbending and unrestrained
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Example Sentence
彼 は 狷介不羈 の 性格 で 誰 の 言葉 も 聞かない
With his unbending and independent character, he listens to no one's words.
Usage Notes
A formal literary term used to describe someone who maintains strong principles and refuses to be bound by convention or authority. Often used in biographical or historical contexts.
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