Word details

牽強

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 牽強

Dictionary

Entry

んきょう
~する Verb
Noun
Transitive
Freq #161844
1

distortion of facts

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

11 strokes
Grade 9

Meanings

pull
tug
drag
lead by hand

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ケン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ひ.く
11 strokes
Frequency: 112
JLPT N3
Grade 2

Meanings

strong

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キョウ
ゴウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つよ.い
つよ.まる
つよ.める
し.いる
こわ.い
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
すね

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