List: expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
Words or phrases, used to convey an idea.
idiomatic expression expression noun noun (generic)
- someone who is suddenly quiet and meek, borrowed cat
expression
- even, for starters
- so, therefore
- judging from, based on
- since, from
proverb expression
- good fences make good neighbors, a hedge between keeps friendship green
expression noun noun (generic)
- the way of the world, the lay of the land, the inescapable circumstances (of life)
idiomatic expression expression noun noun (generic)
- two sly characters outfoxing each other, a fox and a raccoon dog fooling each other
expression noun noun (generic)
- day of the Ox (esp. in midsummer or midwinter)
usually written using kana alone expression
- unacceptable, no good, complete failure, inadequate
expression suru verb verb (generic)
- to force (someone) to take part, to take along unwillingly
proverb expression
- victory depends on the turn of fortune, winning and losing are both down to luck
rare term expression Ichidan verb verb (generic)
- to take advantage of the troubled times (of an ambitious adventurer)