Word details

肝が据わる

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 肝が据わる.

Dictionary

Entry

肝が据わるきもがすわる肝が座るExpressionGodan verbFreq #29262
1

Idiomatic expression

to have guts; to be plucky; to have nerves of steel

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

liver, pluck, nerve, chutzpah

7 strokesFrequency 1,118JLPT N1Grade 8

On

カン

Kun

きも

set, lay a foundation, install, equip, squat down, sit down

11 strokesFrequency 1,468JLPT N1Grade 8

On

キョ

Kun

す.えるす.わる

squat, seat, cushion, gathering, sit

10 strokesFrequency 588JLPT N2Grade 6

On

Kun

すわ.る

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