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柳に風

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 柳に風

やなぎにかぜ
Expression
Freq #76656
1

handling things without making waves; taking in one's stride

Examples
あいつにはまいったよ。どんなに厳しく怒っても、柳に風と受け流すだけだよ。
I don't know what to do with that guy. No matter how mad I get at him he just takes it in stride and pays no attention.

Kanji in this Word

9 strokes
Frequency: 1169
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

willow

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
リュウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
やなぎ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
なぎ
やい
やぎ
やな
やない
9 strokes
Frequency: 558
JLPT N3
Grade 2

Meanings

wind
air
style
manner

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
フウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かぜ
かざ-
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
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