意地
Reading: いじ
Meaning: pride, willpower, stubbornness
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Example Sentence
意地 が 悪い 人 は 嫌 です
I don't like mean-spirited people.
Usage Notes
Refers to one's pride or determination, sometimes with a negative connotation of stubbornness.
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