List: idiomatic expression
Expressions, words, or phrases that have a figurative meaning conventionally understood by native speakers.
yojijukugo noun noun (generic) noun or participle taking the aux. verb ใใ intransitive verb idiomatic expression
- complete combustion, perfect combustion
- giving one's all, doing one's best, using all of one's ability, obtaining the desired result
idiomatic expression expression godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic)
- to say in a round-about way (not to upset), to cushion the blow, to sugarcoat, to wrap in wafer paper
idiomatic expression expression noun noun (generic)
- storm in a teacup, tempest in a teapot
idiomatic expression expression godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic)
- to concede defeat, to surrender, to take one's hat off (to someone)
idiomatic expression expression Ichidan verb verb (generic)
- to fall behind the times, to miss out (on an opportunity), to miss the boat, to miss the bus
idiomatic expression expression Ichidan verb verb (generic)
- to appear on the stage, to be in the limelight
usually written using kana alone expression Ichidan verb verb (generic) idiomatic expression
- to put on the brakes
- to put a stop to
idiomatic expression sports expression Ichidan verb verb (generic)
- to warm the bench, to stay on the bench (as a substitute)
search-only kanji form idiomatic expression usually written using kana alone expression noun noun (generic)
- carrot and stick, candy and whip
idiomatic expression expression noun noun (generic)
- thorny path