Word details

眉を開く

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 眉を開く.

Dictionary

Entry

眉を開くまゆをひらくExpressionGodan verbFreq #105178
1

Idiomatic expression

to feel relieved; to forget about one's troubles; to settle into peace of mind

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

eyebrow

9 strokesFrequency 2,177JLPT N1Grade 8

On

Kun

まゆ

open, unfold, unseal

12 strokesFrequency 59JLPT N3Grade 3

On

カイ

Kun

ひら.くひら.き-びら.きひら.けるあ.くあ.ける

Nanori

はるひらき

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