Word details
歯が立たない
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 歯が立たない.
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Entry
1
Idiomatic expression
unable to compete with; not able to make a dent in (e.g. a problem); not able to get a solid hit in (e.g. in a fight)
Examples
この問題は難しくて私には歯がたたない。
This problem is beyond my powers.
2
hard to chew
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