Word details

肩肘張る

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 肩肘張る.

Dictionary

Entry

肩肘張るかたひじはるIntransitiveGodan verbFreq #47561
1

to put on a bold front; to act big; to be unyielding

Examples
肩肘張って生きることはないよ。
It's no use playing tough.
2

to act formally; to act stiffly

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

shoulder

8 strokesFrequency 1,215JLPT N2Grade 8

On

ケン

Kun

かた

elbow, arm

9 strokesGrade 8

On

チュウ

Kun

ひじ

counter for bows & stringed instruments, stretch, spread, put up (tent)

11 strokesFrequency 403JLPT N2Grade 5

On

チョウ

Kun

は.る-は.り-ば.り

Nanori

はりわり

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