横柄(おうへい)

おうへい
na-adjective
arrogant; overbearing; domineering
1. arrogant; overbearing; domineering
Behaving in a superior and disrespectful manner toward others; high-handed.
横柄(おうへい)な態度(たいど)をとる。
To behave arrogantly.
店員(てんいん)に横柄(おうへい)な客(きゃく)がいた。
There was an arrogant customer toward the staff.
上司(じょうし)の横柄(おうへい)な物言(ものい)いに腹(はら)が立(た)った。
I got angry at my boss's overbearing way of speaking.

WORD FORMATION:
横(おう) (sideways, arbitrary) + 柄(へい) (handle, manner) → arbitrary manner = arrogant

FORMS:

  • 横柄(おうへい)な態度(たいど) - arrogant attitude
  • 横柄(おうへい)な物言(ものい)い - overbearing way of speaking
  • 横柄(おうへい)に振(ふ)る舞(ま)う - to behave arrogantly

NUANCE:
横柄(おうへい) describes someone who treats others with contempt or disregard, often acting as if they are superior. Commonly used to criticize rude behavior toward service staff, subordinates, etc.

RELATED WORDS:

  • 傲慢(ごうまん) - arrogant, haughty
  • 高圧的(こうあつてき) - high-handed, coercive
  • 偉(えら)そう - acting important, condescending

Related Words

Related: 理不尽(りふじん) (unreasonable)
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Added 2026.1.19 13:12 · Revised 2026.1.24 23:24
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