Word details
小首を傾げる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 小首を傾げる
Dictionary
Entry
1
Idiomatic expression
to look slightly doubtful; to look puzzled; to bend one's head slightly to one side
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
小
3 strokes
Frequency: 114
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
little
small
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ショウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ちい.さい
こ-
お-
さ-
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
いさら
こう
さざ
しゃお
ちいさ
首
9 strokes
Frequency: 98
JLPT N3
Grade 2
Meanings
neck
counter for songs and poems
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シュ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
くび
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
おびと
こべ
す
傾
13 strokes
Frequency: 938
JLPT N2
Grade 8
Meanings
lean
incline
tilt
trend
wane
sink
ruin
bias
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ケイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かたむ.く
かたむ.ける
かたぶ.く
かた.げる
かし.げる
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