へそを曲げる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word へそを曲げる
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Idiomatic expression
to (go into a) sulk; to get cranky; to get cross; to become perverse
Kanji in this Word
曲
6 strokes
Frequency: 810
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
bend
music
melody
composition
pleasure
injustice
fault
curve
crooked
perverse
lean
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キョク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ま.がる
ま.げる
くま
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
まがた
臍
18 strokes
Meanings
navel
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セイ
サイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
へそ
ほぞ
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