Word details

肝をつぶす

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 肝をつぶす.

Dictionary

Entry

肝をつぶす肝を潰すきもをつぶすExpressionGodan verbFreq #71539
1

Idiomatic expression

to be flabbergasted; to be amazed; to be astounded; to be stunned

Examples
私はそれを見て肝をつぶした
I was frightened at the sight.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

liver, pluck, nerve, chutzpah

7 strokesFrequency 1,118JLPT N1Grade 8

On

カン

Kun

きも

crush, smash, break, dissipate

15 strokesGrade 8

On

カイ

Kun

つぶ.すつぶ.れるつい.える

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