Word details

色目を使う

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 色目を使う.

Dictionary

Entry

色目を使ういろめをつかうExpressionGodan verbFreq #38108
1

to make eyes at; to leer; to ogle

2

to ingratiate oneself; to toady; to flatter

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

color

6 strokesFrequency 621JLPT N3Grade 2

On

ショクシキ

Kun

いろ

Nanori

しかしこ

eye, class, look, insight, experience, care, favor

5 strokesFrequency 76JLPT N4Grade 1

On

モクボク

Kun

-めま-

Nanori

さかんさがんさっかさつか
使

use, send on a mission, order, messenger, envoy, ambassador, cause

8 strokesFrequency 219JLPT N3Grade 3

On

Kun

つか.うつか.い-つか.い-づか.い

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