Word details

つむじを曲げる

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word つむじを曲げる.

Dictionary

Entry

つむじを曲げる旋毛を曲げるつむじをまげるExpressionIchidan verbFreq #95064
1

Idiomatic expression

to be contrary

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

bend, music, melody, composition, pleasure, injustice, fault, curve, crooked, perverse, lean

6 strokesFrequency 810JLPT N2Grade 3

On

キョク

Kun

ま.がるま.げるくま

Nanori

まがた

rotation, go around

11 strokesFrequency 1,801JLPT N1Grade 8

On

セン

Kun

め.ぐるいばり

Nanori

めぐり

fur, hair, feather, down

4 strokesFrequency 1,179JLPT N2Grade 2

On

モウ

Kun

Nanori

めん

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