List: idiomatic expression
Expressions, words, or phrases that have a figurative meaning conventionally understood by native speakers.
search-only kanji form idiomatic expression expression godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic)
- to be jealous
idiomatic expression expression Ichidan verb verb (generic)
- to drink a bitter cup, to have a bitter experience, to suffer a defeat
search-only kanji form idiomatic expression expression Ichidan verb verb (generic)
- to work too well (of a punishment, reprimand, etc.), to be too much (for someone), to have a stronger effect than intended
search-only kana form idiomatic expression expression godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic)
- to grasp at straws, to resort to desperate measures
idiomatic expression expression suru verb verb (generic)
- to drink a bitter cup, to have a bitter experience, to suffer a defeat
search-only kanji form idiomatic expression expression godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic)
- to agree with one, to suit one, to feel comfortable (in, with), the water agrees with one
expression godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic) idiomatic expression
- to keep step (with), to keep pace (with), to move in lockstep
- to align (with another's thoughts or actions), to be on the same page
idiomatic expression expression godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic)
- to harden one's heart, to steel oneself, to be ruthless
- to become "it" (in hide-and-seek, etc.)
idiomatic expression expression godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic)
- to cry in bed, to cry oneself to sleep, to weep secretly in bed, to moisten one's pillow (with one's tears)
idiomatic expression expression Ichidan verb verb (generic)
- to die