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 stamp one's feet (in frustration, impatience, etc.)
irregular kanji usage search-only kanji form idiomatic expression expression Ichidan verb verb (generic)
- to make an example of, to make a victim of, to hold up someone (something) to ridicule, to single out someone for criticism
- to pierce with a spear
usually written using kana alone idiomatic expression expression Ichidan verb verb (generic)
- to trick someone (into confirming or revealing the truth), to ask a leading question
idiomatic expression expression godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic)
- to play with fire, to do something very dangerous, to take a great risk, to step on a tiger's tail
idiomatic expression expression godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic)
- to be young, to be young and have a promising future
search-only kanji form idiomatic expression expression noun noun (generic)
- pearls thrown before swine, unused possession, useless possession, waste of talent
idiomatic expression expression godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic)
- to improve one's skill (esp. at calligraphy or drinking larger amounts of alcohol)
idiomatic expression expression noun noun (generic)
- one's subordinate
search-only kana form search-only kanji form idiomatic expression expression godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic)
- to get on well (with someone), to be a good match with one's horse
idiomatic expression expression noun noun (generic)
- veil of darkness, curtain of night