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眉をしかめる

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 眉をしかめる

眉を顰める
まゆをしかめる
Expression
Ichidan verb
Freq #19393
1

Misreading of 顰める

to knit one's brows (in discomfort, unease, disapproval, etc.); to raise one's eyebrows; to frown

Kanji in this Word

9 strokes
Frequency: 2177
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

eyebrow

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
まゆ
24 strokes

Meanings

scowl
raise eyebrows

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヒン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ひそ.める
しか.める
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