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Emotion & Feeling

にんまり

ninmari

Sly, satisfied grin

A knowing, self-satisfied smile when things go according to plan or you have a secret advantage. Slightly mischievous.

💡Used when someone smiles smugly after a successful scheme, finds a good deal, or knows something others don't.

Example

テストの結果を見て、にんまりと笑みを浮かべた。

He grinned smugly when he saw his test results.

Quiz yourself

She smiled ___ after finding the last piece of cake in the fridge.

冷蔵庫に最後のケーキを見つけて、___と笑った。

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Intermediate