図々しい
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Base i-adjective form ending in 『い』. Describes someone who is brazen, forward, or lacking in shame.
Theme
At a casual izakaya after work, User and their friend Ken discuss a coworker's behavior that seemed overly forward.
図々しい
ずうずうしい
impudent / shameless
People & IdentityEmotions & Personality
Memory Hook
Imagine someone being so impudent they draw a 'zoo' (ずう sounds like 'zoo') on your wall without asking — that's shameless! 'Zoo' → ずうずうしい (zuuzuushii, 'impudent').
Cultural Note
In Japanese culture, being 『図々しい』 (zuuzuushii, 'impudent') is frowned upon as it violates social harmony and respect. It's often used to describe someone who acts selfishly or without consideration for others, such as cutting in line or making unreasonable demands.
Forms
Base: 図々しいBase i-adjective form ending in 『い』. Describes someone who is brazen, forward, or lacking in shame.
Negative: 図々しくないDrop 『い』 → add 『くない』 (kunai, negative) → 『図々しくない』 (zuuzuushikunai).
Past: 図々しかったDrop 『い』 → add 『かった』 (katta, past) → 『図々しかった』 (zuuzuushikatta).
Adverbial: 図々しくDrop 『い』 → add 『く』 (ku, adverbial) → 『図々しく』 (zuuzuushiku).
Comparative: より図々しいComparative formed with modifier 『より』 (yori, 'more than') + base adjective.
Superlative: 一番図々しいSuperlative formed with 『一番』 (ichiban, 'number one / Most') + adjective.