Word details

牛耳を執る

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 牛耳を執る.

Dictionary

Entry

牛耳を執るぎゅうじをとるExpressionGodan verb
1

to take the lead in; to control; to be the leader

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

cow

4 strokesFrequency 1,202JLPT N3Grade 2

On

ギュウ

Kun

うし

Nanori

うじ

ear

6 strokesFrequency 1,328JLPT N4Grade 1

On

Kun

みみ

Nanori

がみ

tenacious, take hold, grasp, take to heart

11 strokesFrequency 800JLPT N1Grade 8

On

シツシュウ

Kun

と.る

Nanori

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