List: idiomatic expression
Expressions, words, or phrases that have a figurative meaning conventionally understood by native speakers.
idiomatic expression expression godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic)
- to make efforts, to take pains
- to break a bone
search-only kanji form idiomatic expression expression Ichidan verb verb (generic)
- to set about in earnest, to make a strenuous effort, to put one's back into (doing)
expression godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic) idiomatic expression
- to strike a pose (in kabuki), to assume a posture
- to make a proud gesture, to put on an air of confidence, to speak boastfully
search-only kanji form idiomatic expression expression Ichidan verb verb (generic)
- to be superior (to), to surpass, to outdo
expression Ichidan verb verb (generic) idiomatic expression
- to sprinkle water on (something), to spray water on, to splash water on, to squirt water on
- to hinder, to hamper, to stifle, to throw cold water on
idiomatic expression expression Ichidan verb verb (generic)
- to put one's heart (into), to apply oneself (to), to devote oneself (to), to take an interest (in)
expression godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic) idiomatic expression
- to have a meal, to eat
- to make a living, to earn one's bread
expression godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic) idiomatic expression
- to draw a bow
- to oppose, to defy, to disobey one's superiors, to rebel
idiomatic expression expression Ichidan verb verb (generic)
- to (go into a) sulk, to get cranky, to get cross, to become perverse
idiomatic expression expression pre-noun adjectival adjective (generic)
- innocent-looking, looking as though one wouldn't hurt a fly, looking as though butter would not melt in one's mouth