Word details

腹をくくる

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

Dictionary

Entry

腹をくくる腹を括るはらをくくるExpressionGodan verbFreq #21086
1

Idiomatic expression

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

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

abdomen, belly, stomach

13 strokesFrequency 1,286JLPT N2Grade 6

On

フク

Kun

はら

fasten, tie up, arrest, constrict

9 strokesFrequency 1,026JLPT N1Grade 8

On

カツ

Kun

くく.る

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