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腹をくくる

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 腹をくくる

腹を括る
はらをくくる
Expression
Godan verb
Freq #21086
1

Idiomatic expression

to prepare oneself for the worst; to strengthen one's resolve; to accept one's fate; to prepare oneself

Kanji in this Word

13 strokes
Frequency: 1286
JLPT N2
Grade 6

Meanings

abdomen
belly
stomach

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
フク
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
はら
9 strokes
Frequency: 1026
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

fasten
tie up
arrest
constrict

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カツ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
くく.る
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