List: expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
Words or phrases, used to convey an idea.
formal or literary term expression adverb
- excuse me for asking so suddenly, but ..., pardon the abruptness, but ..., if I may be so forward as to ask
search-only kanji form idiomatic expression expression godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic)
- to break and run (e.g. of a defeated army or panicking crowd), to flee in disorder, to scatter in all directions
search-only kanji form idiomatic expression expression Ichidan verb verb (generic)
- to ride side by side, to walk side by side, to go together, to join forces, to work together, to line up horses' bits
search-only kanji form expression Ichidan verb verb (generic)
- to be heartbroken, to have one's heart break, to be overwhelmed with grief
idiomatic expression expression godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic)
- to do without being seen, to do behind others' backs, to do secretly, to do without the knowledge of others
expression Ichidan verb verb (generic)
- to be broken into pieces, to be in a jumble, to be in disarray, to be thrown into turmoil
search-only kanji form idiomatic expression expression godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic)
- to take a backseat (to someone), to fall behind (someone), to be at a disadvantage, to be in a weak position, to stand downwind
idiomatic expression expression Ichidan verb verb (generic)
- to take a backseat (to someone), to fall behind (someone), to be at a disadvantage, to be in a weak position, to be downwind
- to be under someone's influence, to imitate someone's style, to follow someone's customs
expression
- wanting to disappear (e.g. from embarrassment), wishing the ground would swallow one up
search-only kanji form polite language expression Ichidan verb verb (generic)
- to be of help, to be of service, to be able to assist