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目配せ

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 目配せ

目くばせ
ばせ
眴せ
~する Verb
Noun
Intransitive
Freq #9249
1

signalling with the eyes; exchanging looks; winking

Examples
盲馬にはうなずいても目配せしても同じこと。
A nod is as good as a wink to a blind horse.

Kanji in this Word

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
ま-
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
さかん
さがん
さっか
さつか
10 strokes
Frequency: 359
JLPT N2
Grade 3

Meanings

distribute
spouse
exile
rationing

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ハイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
くば.る
11 strokes

Meanings

dazzled
signal with eyes

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ケン
シュン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
またた.く
めくわ.す
めくわ.せる
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