Word details

眉に唾を塗る

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 眉に唾を塗る.

Dictionary

Entry

眉に唾を塗る眉に唾をぬるまゆにつばをぬるExpressionGodan verbFreq #235862
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Idiomatic expression

to keep one's wit about one; to be on one's guard; to be wary; to keep on one's toes

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

eyebrow

9 strokesFrequency 2,177JLPT N1Grade 8

On

Kun

まゆ

saliva, sputum

11 strokesGrade 8

On

Kun

つばつばき

paint, plaster, daub, smear, coating

13 strokesFrequency 1,414JLPT N2Grade 8

On

Kun

ぬ.るぬ.りまみ.れる

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