List: idiomatic expression
Expressions, words, or phrases that have a figurative meaning conventionally understood by native speakers.
idiomatic expression expression Ichidan verb verb (generic)
- to try and draw someone out, to fish for information
- (for a shrine maiden) to present water to spirits while invoking them
- to offer water before a grave
idiomatic expression expression godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic)
- to be outdone (by), to be in inferior (to), to compare unfavorably (with), to be behind
abbreviation mahjong noun noun (generic) idiomatic expression
- safe tile, tile that may be discarded without risking benefiting an opponent
- no-risk choice, easily handled person
idiomatic expression expression godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic)
- to sit on the edge of one's seat, to be in breathless suspense
idiomatic expression expression noun noun (generic)
- losing one's means of livelihood
irregular kanji usage idiomatic expression expression godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic)
- to choke up, to be speechless
- to hold one's tongue
search-only kanji form idiomatic expression expression godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic)
- to tuck one's tail between one's legs, to admit defeat, to turn tail (and run)
search-only kanji form idiomatic expression expression noun noun (generic)
- time to pay the piper, time to pay the land tax (in kind)
idiomatic expression expression Ichidan verb verb (generic)
- to teach someone a lesson, to show someone a thing or two, to show someone what one can do
idiomatic expression expression godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic)
- to depend on someone for food and lodging
- to be treated coldly, to be kept in a low position