引けを取らない
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 引けを取らない
1
Idiomatic expression
not losing out (to); holding one's own (against); comparing favorably (with); being a fair match (for)
Examples
数学にかけては彼はクラスの誰にも引けを取らない。
When it comes to mathematics, he is second to none in his class.
Kanji in this Word
引
4 strokes
Frequency: 218
JLPT N3
Grade 2
Meanings
pull
tug
jerk
admit
install
quote
refer to
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
イン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ひ.く
ひ.ける
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
いな
ひき
ひけ
びき
取
8 strokes
Frequency: 122
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
take
fetch
take up
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シュ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
と.る
と.り
と.り-
とり
-ど.り
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
どる
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