Word details

虎を野に放つ

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 虎を野に放つ.

Dictionary

Entry

虎を野に放つとらをのにはなつExpressionGodan verbFreq #214608
1

Idiomatic expression

to let loose something dangerous; to let loose a tiger in the field

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

tiger, drunkard

8 strokesFrequency 1,653JLPT N1Grade 8

On

Kun

とら

Nanori

たけ

plains, field, rustic, civilian life

11 strokesFrequency 120JLPT N3Grade 2

On

ショ

Kun

の-

Nanori

ずけつけ

set free, release, fire, shoot, emit, banish, liberate

8 strokesFrequency 288JLPT N2Grade 3

On

ホウ

Kun

はな.す-っぱな.しはな.つはな.れるこ.くほう.る

Nanori

はなれ

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