List: idiomatic expression
Expressions, words, or phrases that have a figurative meaning conventionally understood by native speakers.
idiomatic expression expression noun noun (generic)
- pointless (academic) degree, meaningless qualification, useless license, a grain of rice on the sole of the foot (must be removed, but not enough for a meal)
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
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
idiomatic expression golf expression noun noun (generic)
- poor swing, hanging back during the swing, Meiji-era cannon
idiomatic expression expression ใ adjective adjective (generic)
- extremely robust, strong enough for an elephant to step on
idiomatic expression expression godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic)
- to pass away, to depart this life
idiomatic expression expression godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic)
- to die, to pass away
- to enter the priesthood, to live a secluded life
idiomatic expression expression
- being preoccupied with, being obsessed, only thinking of, having only ... on one's mind
idiomatic expression noun noun (generic)
- rat race