Describes a person who skillfully maneuvers situations to their own advantage while avoiding any repercussions for themselves, often employing trickery or deceit in their actions.
Refers to an individual who is shrewd in a way that suggests a willingness to behave morally questionable or dishonest in order to achieve personal gain.
Indicates a tendency toward frugality or stinginess, particularly in a way that is perceived as calculating or manipulative when it comes to spending or sharing resources.
Characterizes behavior that combines cleverness with unethical practices, highlighting a lack of integrity or fairness in interactions with others.
Conveys a sense of being untrustworthy or duplicitous, suggesting that the person is likely to act in a self-serving manner at the expense of principles or norms.
Example:
狐は他のどんな動物よりもずるいということだ。