Word details
槍玉に挙げる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 槍玉に挙げる.
Dictionary
Entry
1
Idiomatic expression
to make an example of; to make a victim of; to hold up someone (something) to ridicule; to single out someone for criticism
2
to pierce with a spear
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
槍
spear, lance, javelin
14 strokesFrequency 2,261Grade 9
On
ソウショウ
Kun
やり
Nanori
うつ
玉
jewel, ball
5 strokesFrequency 737JLPT N2Grade 1
On
ギョク
Kun
たまたま--だま
Nanori
おうだん
挙
raise, plan, project, behavior, actions
10 strokesFrequency 257JLPT N1Grade 4
On
キョ
Kun
あ.げるあ.がるこぞ.る
Nanori
たか
上
above, up
3 strokesFrequency 35JLPT N4Grade 1
On
ジョウショウシャン
Kun
うえ-うえうわ-かみあ.げる-あ.げるあ.がる-あ.がるあ.がり-あ.がりのぼ.るのぼ.りのぼ.せるのぼ.すたてまつ.る
Nanori
あおいあげいかかきかずかんこうのぼりほつ
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