List: expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
Words or phrases, used to convey an idea.
search-only kanji form proverb expression
- measure twice and cut once, don't slack off until the job's done properly, go around three times before you take a smoke
yojijukugo Buddhism expression
- care equally for friends and foes, treat everyone with equal kindness
expression noun noun (generic)
- slow and steady pace
idiomatic expression expression Ichidan verb verb (generic)
- to drink a bitter cup, to have a bitter experience, to suffer a defeat
proverb expression
- the non-paying lodger asks for a third helping of rice with much hesitation
irregular reading colloquial expression
- immediately, instantly, with nary a pause, without a moment's delay
expression Ichidan verb verb (generic)
- to compromise one's principles, to betray one's principles
expression godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic)
- to compromise one's principles, to betray one's principles
expression godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic)
- to stick to one's principles
expression godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic)
- to sell one's principles, to sell one's honor, to prostitute oneself