Word details

皮肉る

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 皮肉る.

Dictionary

Entry

皮肉るにくTransitiveGodan verbFreq #36629
1

to make a cynical remark (about); to make a sarcastic remark (about); to satirize; to mock

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

pelt, skin, hide, leather, skin radical (no. 107)

5 strokesFrequency 1,092JLPT N2Grade 3

On

Kun

かわ

meat

6 strokesFrequency 986JLPT N3Grade 2

On

ニク

Kun

しし

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