Word details

見得を切る

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 見得を切る.

Dictionary

Entry

見得を切る見えを切るみえをきるExpressionGodan verbFreq #61060
1

to strike a pose (in kabuki); to assume a posture

2

Idiomatic expression

to make a proud gesture; to put on an air of confidence; to speak boastfully

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

see, hopes, chances, idea, opinion, look at, visible

7 strokesFrequency 22JLPT N4Grade 1

On

ケン

Kun

み.るみ.えるみ.せる

gain, get, find, earn, acquire, can, may, able to, profit, advantage, benefit

11 strokesFrequency 175JLPT N2Grade 5

On

トク

Kun

え.るう.る

Nanori

あつてろ

cut, cutoff, be sharp

4 strokesFrequency 324JLPT N3Grade 2

On

セツサイ

Kun

き.る-き.るき.り-き.り-ぎ.りき.れる-き.れるき.れ-き.れ-ぎ.れ

Nanori

きつきりぎり

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