List: expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
Words or phrases, used to convey an idea.
expression Ichidan verb verb (generic)
- to be out of focus
- to be off the point (e.g. of a plan), to have not got the point
irregular kanji usage search-only kanji form idiomatic expression expression Ichidan verb verb (generic)
- to have a bitter experience
expression noun noun (generic)
- inscription on the bathtub of King Tang ("If you can renovate yourself one day, then you can do so every day, and keep doing so day after day.")
poetical term expression noun noun (generic)
- the art of classical Japanese poetry
archaic expression noun or verb acting prenominally adjective (generic)
- welcome (new year, new spring, etc.)
proverb expression
- knowledge is power
proverb expression
- suit your speech to the audience
usually written using kana alone expression godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic)
- to be ready to cry, to be on the point of tears
expression ใ adjective adjective (generic)
- soft-hearted, susceptible, sentimental, tender-hearted
idiomatic expression vulgar expression or word expression noun or verb acting prenominally adjective (generic)
- small-minded, petty, cowardly, chicken-hearted