List: expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
Words or phrases, used to convey an idea.
expression Ichidan verb verb (generic)
- to rise to the highest possible rank
usually written using kana alone expression suru verb verb (generic)
- to have an ulterior motive, to have an axe to grind
expression godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic)
- to go over the hump, to get successfully through the bulk of the work
expression suru verb verb (generic)
- to laugh (something) off, to dismiss with a laugh, to pooh-pooh
search-only kanji form expression noun noun (generic)
- sliver of hope, gleam of hope, ray of hope
idiomatic expression expression godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic)
- to lead (someone) by the nose, to twist (someone) around one's little finger
expression suru verb verb (generic)
- to escape danger
search-only kanji form usually written using kana alone proverb expression
- love is blind, (when in love) even pockmarks are dimples
expression
- close up
proverb expression
- empty vessels make the most sound, the meowing cat does not catch the mouse