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急場をしのぐ

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 急場をしのぐ

急場を凌ぐ
きゅうばをしのぐ
Expression
Godan verb
Freq #89579
1

to tide over a difficult situation; to use a stopgap measure in a crisis

Kanji in this Word

9 strokes
Frequency: 309
JLPT N3
Grade 3

Meanings

hurry
emergency
sudden
steep

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キュウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
いそ.ぐ
いそ.ぎ
せ.く
12 strokes
Frequency: 52
JLPT N3
Grade 2

Meanings

location
place

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ジョウ
チョウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
10 strokes
Frequency: 2423
JLPT N1
Grade 9

Meanings

endure
keep (rain)out
stave off
tide over
defy
slight
surpass

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
リョウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
しの.ぐ
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