狡知

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Alternative writings: 狡智
Frequency:
1

Cunning intelligence; crafty cleverness used to deceive or gain advantage (often with a critical nuance).

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彼の成功は努力だけでなく狡知によるところも大きいと言われる。

People say his success owes a lot not only to effort but also to crafty cleverness.

狡知をめぐらして相手を出し抜く行為は信頼を失う原因になる。

Outwitting others through cunning is a cause for losing trust.

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