横柄(おうへい) (な)

Part of Speech

Noun な-adjective

Meaning

arrogant; haughty

Example Sentences

  • いくら嫌(きら)いな人(ひと)でも、横柄(おうへい)な態度(たいど)を取(と)ってはいけない。
    No matter how much you dislike someone, you shouldn't act arrogantly.
  • 若(わか)いくせに、田中(たなか)くんは他(ほか)の人(ひと)に対(たい)して横柄(おうへい)だ。
    Even though he's young, Tanaka acts haughty toward others.

Tags

JLPT N1