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“Shrewd rascal” in Japanese

Short answer
したたか者 shitatakamono したたかもの

Shrewd rascal in Japanese is “したたか者” (shitatakamono). Full meaning: strong-willed person, old hand, shrewd rascal, wily fox, desperate character, formidable woman; strong man, brave man.

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