Word details

天狗になる

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 天狗になる.

Dictionary

Entry

天狗になるてんぐになるExpressionGodan verbFreq #52055
1

Idiomatic expression

to get conceited; to become vain; to get stuck up; to get a swollen head; to become a tengu

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

heavens, sky, imperial

4 strokesFrequency 512JLPT N4Grade 1

On

テン

Kun

あまつあめあま-

Nanori

あきあもたかしなま

puppy, dog

8 strokes

On

コウ

Kun

いぬ

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