List: expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
Words or phrases, used to convey an idea.
idiomatic expression expression Ichidan verb verb (generic)
- to begin grandly, to start with a bang, to make a spectacular beginning, to throw open the curtains
irregular kanji usage expression noun noun (generic) idiomatic expression archaic
- water of life, life-giving water
- distilled liquor (brandy, whisky, etc.), spirits
- semen
expression noun noun (generic)
- red string of fate, in Chinese-Japanese folklore, fated lovers were said to be joined by an unseen red string, tied around one little finger of each
expression
- delete
expression godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic)
- to use as an example, to take as an illustration, to draw a parallel
expression
- as if it were about oneself
idiomatic expression expression godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic)
- to be partly responsible for, to have a part in, to play a role in
usually written using kana alone expression godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic)
- to say something is all right, to give the all-clear (e.g. to do something)
expression
- there are no tricks or gimmicks (phrase used at magic shows), perfectly ordinary (e.g. mirror, pack of cards)
expression godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic)
- to make someone's acquaintance, to become acquainted (with)