Word details

目くじらを立てる

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 目くじらを立てる.

Dictionary

Entry

目くじらを立てるめくじらをたてるExpressionIchidan verbFreq #39602
1

Idiomatic expression

to find fault (with trivial matters); to scold over minor things; to get angry over trifles; to raise one's eyebrows

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

eye, class, look, insight, experience, care, favor

5 strokesFrequency 76JLPT N4Grade 1

On

モクボク

Kun

-めま-

Nanori

さかんさがんさっかさつか

stand up, rise, set up, erect

5 strokesFrequency 58JLPT N4Grade 1

On

リツリュウリットル

Kun

た.つ-た.つた.ち-た.てる-た.てるた.て-たて--た.て-だ.て-だ.てる

Nanori

たちたったつだてつい

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