List: expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
Words or phrases, used to convey an idea.
search-only kanji form idiomatic expression expression godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic)
- to have the personal support of (an influential person), to be under the patronage of
search-only kanji form idiomatic expression expression Ichidan verb verb (generic)
- to be unmovable, to be well-established, to take root
search-only kanji form idiomatic expression expression godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic)
- to have the upper hand, to surpass (someone)
search-only kanji form expression suru verb verb (generic) idiomatic expression
- to emboss, to carve in relief
- to bring to the fore, to accentuate, to throw into relief
search-only kanji form idiomatic expression expression godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic)
- to lead (an advance), to spearhead (a campaign, attack)
search-only kana form onomatopoeic or mimetic word expression
- swishing and then spitting out (the toothpaste foam after brushing)
idiomatic expression expression godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic)
- to be clear of obstacles in the way of one's objective
search-only kanji form idiomatic expression expression godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic)
- to force out corruption, to drive away misconduct, to clean up, to drain out pus
search-only kanji form expression noun noun (generic)
- easy Japanese (that is easily understood by non-native speakers, children, etc.)
expression adverb
- for show, for appearance's sake, ostentatiously, to look good