“Spite” in Japanese
Short answer
Spite in Japanese is “悔し紛れ” (kuyashimagire). Full meaning: spite, frustration, vexation.
Other ways to say “Spite” in Japanese
業腹
gouhara spite, resentment
悪意
akui ill will, spite, evil intention, malice; bad meaning; mala fides, bad faith, criminal intent to deceive
意趣
ishu grudge, malice, spite; intention; disposition, obstinacy
意趣遺恨
ishuikon grudge, spite, malice, rancor
悪念
akunen evil thought, malicious motive, spite
ごうはら
gouhara spite, resentment
悔紛れ
kuyashimagire spite, frustration, vexation
悔まぎれ
kuyashimagire spite, frustration, vexation
悔しまぎれ
kuyashimagire spite, frustration, vexation
くやし紛れ
kuyashimagire spite, frustration, vexation
イシュ
ishu grudge, malice, spite; intention; disposition, obstinacy
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