Word details

歯に衣着せぬ

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 歯に衣着せぬ.

Dictionary

Entry

歯に衣着せぬはにきぬきせぬExpressionFreq #52831
1

Idiomatic expression; Noun or verb acting prenominally

outspoken; forthright; frank; direct

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

歯

tooth, cog

12 strokesFrequency 1,106JLPT N2Grade 3

On

シ

Kun

よわいはよわ.いよわい.する
衣

garment, clothes, dressing

6 strokesFrequency 1,214JLPT N2Grade 4

On

イエ

Kun

ころもきぬ-ぎ
着

don, arrive, wear, counter for suits of clothing

12 strokesFrequency 376JLPT N3Grade 3

On

チャクジャク

Kun

き.るき.せるつ.くつ.ける

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