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Word of the Day - atsukamashii

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Word of the Day:

atsukamashii

Pronunciation:

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Meaning:

impudent; shameless

Japanese characters:

あつかましい

Example:

Nante atsukamashii hito darou.
なんてあつかましい人だろう。

Translaiton:

What nerve he has got!

Synonym:

zuuzuushii (ずうずうしい)

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