Word details
目の上のこぶ
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 目の上のこぶ.
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Entry
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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
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
目
eye, class, look, insight, experience, care, favor
5 strokesFrequency 76JLPT N4Grade 1
On
モクボク
Kun
め-めま-
Nanori
さかんさがんさっかさつか
上
above, up
3 strokesFrequency 35JLPT N4Grade 1
On
ジョウショウシャン
Kun
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
あおいあげいかかきかずかんこうのぼりほつ
瘤
lump, swelling
15 strokesFrequency 2,373
On
リュウル
Kun
こぶ
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