目の上のこぶ
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 目の上のこぶ
1
Idiomatic expression
a thorn in one's side; a pain in the butt (often someone higher in rank, ability, etc.); nuisance; something in the way
Kanji in this Word
目
5 strokes
Frequency: 76
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
eye
class
look
insight
experience
care
favor
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
モク
ボク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
め
-め
ま-
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
さかん
さがん
さっか
さつか
上
3 strokes
Frequency: 35
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
above
up
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ジョウ
ショウ
シャン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
うえ
-うえ
うわ-
かみ
あ.げる
-あ.げる
あ.がる
-あ.がる
あ.がり
-あ.がり
のぼ.る
のぼ.り
のぼ.せる
のぼ.す
たてまつ.る
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
あおい
あげ
い
か
かき
かず
かん
こう
のぼり
ほつ
瘤
15 strokes
Frequency: 2373
Meanings
lump
swelling
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
リュウ
ル
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
こぶ
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