手こずる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 手こずる
1
to have much trouble; to have a hard time; to not know how to handle
Examples
私はその仕事にてこずった。
I had some trouble with the work.
Kanji in this Word
手
4 strokes
Frequency: 60
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
hand
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シュ
ズ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
て
て-
-て
た-
梃
11 strokes
Meanings
lever
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
チョウ
テイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
てこ
つえ
子
3 strokes
Frequency: 72
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
child
sign of the rat
11PM-1AM
first sign of Chinese zodiac
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シ
ス
ツ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
こ
-こ
ね
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
い
き
ぎ
く
け
ねっ
摺
14 strokes
Grade 9
Meanings
rub
fold
print (on cloth)
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ショウ
シュウ
ロウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
す.る
ひだ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
する
ずり
古
5 strokes
Frequency: 509
JLPT N4
Grade 2
Meanings
old
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ふる.い
ふる-
-ふる.す
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
ふゆ
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