“Cheeky” in Japanese
Short answer
Cheeky in Japanese is “図太い” (zubutoi). Full meaning: bold, shameless, cheeky, brash, impudent.
Other ways to say “Cheeky” in Japanese
洒落臭い
sharakusai impertinent, impudent, cheeky
小癪
koshaku impudent, cheeky
小面憎い
kozuranikui cheeky, saucy, pert
メスガキ
mesugaki cheeky, vulgar brat, impudent young temptress
賢しい
sakashii intelligent, wise, sagacious, clever; smart-alecky, cheeky
厚かましい
atsukamashii impudent, shameless, brazen, cheeky, presumptuous
烏滸がましい
okogamashii presumptuous, impertinent, impudent, cheeky; ridiculous, laughable, absurd
千枚張り
senmaibari multilayered, cheeky
野太い
nobutoi audacious, daring, bold, impudent, cheeky; throaty (voice), rough, deep, hoarse
ズ太い
zubutoi bold, shameless, cheeky, brash, impudent
ずぶとい
zubutoi bold, shameless, cheeky, brash, impudent
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