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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.

Dictionary

Entry

眉をしかめる眉を顰めるまゆをしかめるExpressionIchidan verbFreq #19393
1

Misreading of 顰める

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

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

眉

eyebrow

9 strokesFrequency 2,177JLPT N1Grade 8

On

ビミ

Kun

まゆ
顰

scowl, raise eyebrows

24 strokes

On

ヒン

Kun

ひそ.めるしか.める

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