Word details

敵に後ろを見せる

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 敵に後ろを見せる.

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Entry

敵に後ろを見せるてきにうしろをみせるExpressionIchidan verbFreq #114113
1

to flee from one's enemy; to turn tail

2

to expose one's weakness to an adversary

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

enemy, foe, opponent

15 strokesFrequency 1,205JLPT N1Grade 6

On

テキ

Kun

かたきあだかな.う

behind, back, later

9 strokesFrequency 26JLPT N4Grade 2

On

コウ

Kun

のちうし.ろうしろあとおく.れる

Nanori

こししいしり

see, hopes, chances, idea, opinion, look at, visible

7 strokesFrequency 22JLPT N4Grade 1

On

ケン

Kun

み.るみ.えるみ.せる

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