Word details

へそを曲げる

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word へそを曲げる.

Dictionary

Entry

へそを曲げるヘソを曲げる臍を曲げるへそをまげるExpressionIchidan verbFreq #39692
1

Idiomatic expression

to (go into a) sulk; to get cranky; to get cross; to become perverse

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

navel

18 strokes

On

セイサイ

Kun

へそほぞ

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