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shady

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shady

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈʃeɪdi/

Adjective

informal UK slang

Abounding in shades. / Causing shade. / Overspread with shade; sheltered from the glare of light or sultry heat. / (informal) Not trustworthy; disreputable. / (UK, slang) Mean, cruel.

Japanese Meaning

木陰が豊富で、陰が多い状態 / 日陰を作る、影を作る / 日差しや熱から防がれる、涼しい場所に覆われた状態 / 信頼できない、信用ならない（非公式な言い方） / 意地悪で残酷（英国スラング）

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We set up our picnic under the shady oak trees to escape the afternoon sun.

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午後の太陽を避けるため、私たちは日陰の多いオークの木の下でピクニックをしました。

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Sense（1）

Abounding in shades.

Sense（2）

Causing shade.

The shady trees cover him with their shadow.

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Sense（3）

Overspread with shade; sheltered from the glare of light or sultry heat.

you may have rooms both for summer and winter; shady for summer, and warm for winter

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Sense（4）

(informal) Not trustworthy; disreputable.

He is a shady character.

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Sense（5）

(UK, slang) Mean, cruel.

Don't be shady, give us a go.

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shadier

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shadiest

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