歯に衣着せぬ
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 歯に衣着せぬ
1
Idiomatic expression; Noun or verb acting prenominally
outspoken; forthright; frank; direct
Kanji in this Word
歯
12 strokes
Frequency: 1106
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
tooth
cog
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
よわい
は
よわ.い
よわい.する
衣
6 strokes
Frequency: 1214
JLPT N2
Grade 4
Meanings
garment
clothes
dressing
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
イ
エ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ころも
きぬ
-ぎ
着
12 strokes
Frequency: 376
JLPT N3
Grade 3
Meanings
don
arrive
wear
counter for suits of clothing
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
チャク
ジャク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
き.る
き.せる
つ.く
つ.ける
絹
13 strokes
Frequency: 1916
JLPT N1
Grade 6
Meanings
silk
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ケン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
きぬ
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