Word details
急場をしのぐ
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 急場をしのぐ
Dictionary
Entry
1
to tide over a difficult situation; to use a stopgap measure in a crisis
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
急
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
場
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
ば
凌
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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