List: expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
Words or phrases, used to convey an idea.
expression godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic)
- to use as a pretext, to use as an excuse, to use as grounds (for), to use to one's advantage
- to use as a shield, to shelter behind, to hide behind
expression Ichidan verb verb (generic)
- to have sparkling eyes, to have shining eyes, to have a gleam in one's eyes
idiomatic expression expression godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic)
- to think alike, to get along
formal or literary term expression
- now, let us go
search-only kanji form expression godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic) idiomatic expression
- to open one's eyes
- to open one's eyes (to the truth, a new way of thinking, etc.), to awaken, to discover
usually written using kana alone expression
- every time, whenever, as
- whether, in (either case)
proverb expression godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic)
- do not go lie down after eating (because it is considered rude), if you lie down soon after eating, you will become a cow
expression godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic)
- to work at a loom, to weave
expression adverb
- (complaining about) this and that, one thing or another
expression adverb
- without complaining (about this and that), without arguing, without grumbling, with good grace