Word details

芝居を打つ

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 芝居を打つ.

Dictionary

Entry

芝居を打つしばいをうつExpressionGodan verbFreq #62619
1

to play a trick; to put up a false show; to deceive someone

2

Original meaning

to put on a play; to present a play; to give a play

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

turf, lawn

6 strokesFrequency 1,052JLPT N1Grade 8

On

Kun

しば

Nanori

こげしは

reside, to be, exist, live with

8 strokesFrequency 836JLPT N2Grade 5

On

キョ

Kun

い.る-いお.る

Nanori

おきすえ

strike, hit, knock, pound, dozen

5 strokesFrequency 239JLPT N2Grade 3

On

ダース

Kun

う.つう.ち-ぶ.つ

Nanori

うち

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