Meaning

Primary

Mean

Alternatives

Foul Play, Cowardly, Base

Word Type

noun, な adjective

Explanation

If you treat someone in a lowly manner because you think they're inferior to you then you're a mean person. Plain and simple.

Reading

ひれつ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

卑劣な手段を使いやがって。

You played a mean trick!

Kanji Composition