あごで使う
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word あごで使う
1
Idiomatic expression
to set someone to work in an arrogant fashion; to push someone around
Examples
「そっか。暇なら掃除しといて」「なんだそれ。兄貴をアゴで使うなよ」
"Oh? If you're free get the cleaning done." "What's up with that? Don't order your brother around!"
彼女は顎で人を使う。
She has him at her beck and call.
2
Slang
to chatter; to jaw; to jabber
Kanji in this Word
使
8 strokes
Frequency: 219
JLPT N3
Grade 3
Meanings
use
send on a mission
order
messenger
envoy
ambassador
cause
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つか.う
つか.い
-つか.い
-づか.い
顎
18 strokes
Grade 8
Meanings
jaw
chin
gill
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ガク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あご
あぎと
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