janja

How to say it

Meaning

cleverness bordering on cunning, or a crafty, artful person.

Good to know

can be used positively for cleverness or negatively for slyness and deceit, depending on context.

Examples

• Alitumia janja yake kumshinda mpinzani.He used his cunning to defeat his opponent.
• Yule mfanyabiashara ni janja mno.That trader is very crafty.
• Je, unajua janja iliyotumika kumdanganya?Do you know the trick used to deceive him?
• Watoto walimwita mwalimu janja kwa sababu ya akili yake.The children called the teacher clever because of his wit.