にたにた
にたにた
adverb, suru verb
smirking; grinning unpleasantly
1.
smirking; grinning unpleasantly
Describes grinning or smirking in a way that appears unpleasant, suspicious, or inappropriate. Often implies a creepy or knowing smile.
彼はにたにた笑っていて気味が悪い。
His smirking is creepy.
何をにたにたしているの？
What are you smirking about?
にたにたしながら近づいてきた男に警戒した。
I was on guard against the man who approached while smirking.
にたにた describes a grin that is unpleasant, suspicious, or gives an uncomfortable impression. It often suggests someone is hiding something or has ulterior motives.
RELATED EXPRESSIONS:
- にやにや: similar grinning, but less unpleasant than にたにた
- にっこり: a pleasant smile
- にこにこ: smiling warmly
COMMON PATTERNS:
- にたにた笑う: to smirk
- にたにたする: to grin/smirk
The doubled form emphasizes the continuous or repeated nature of the action.
Related Words
Related:
にやにや (grinning)