Word details

痛し痒し

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 痛し痒し.

Dictionary

Entry

痛し痒し痛しかゆしたしかゆし~の Adj.ExpressionFreq #80994
1

delicate situation; choice of two evils; mixed blessing

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

pain, hurt, damage, bruise

12 strokesFrequency 903JLPT N2Grade 6

On

ツウ

Kun

いた.いいた.むいた.ましいいた.める

itchy

11 strokes

On

ヨウ

Kun

かゆ.がるかさかゆ.い

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