Word details

僭越ながら

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 僭越ながら

Dictionary

Entry

せんえつながら
Expression
Freq #24239
1

Used to start speeches, etc.

by your leave; with your permission

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

14 strokes

Meanings

boastfully usurp

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シン
セン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
せん.する
おご.る
12 strokes
Frequency: 897
JLPT N2
Grade 8

Meanings

surpass
cross over
move to
exceed
Vietnam

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
エツ
オツ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
こ.す
-こ.す
-ご.し
こ.える
-ご.え
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
えち
えっ
こえ
こし
ごえ
ごし
ごや
14 strokes

Meanings

boastfully usurp

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シン
セン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
せん.する
おご.る

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