Word details

身を挺する

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 身を挺する.

Dictionary

Entry

身を挺する身をていするみをていする身を呈するExpressionFreq #22639
1

Suru verb - special class; Usu. as 身を挺して

to risk one's life (to do); to put one's life on the line

2

Suru verb - special class; Usu. as 身を挺して

to step forward (to do); to give one's all

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

somebody, person, one's station in life

7 strokesFrequency 320JLPT N2Grade 3

On

シン

Kun

bravely volunteer, counter for guns, inksticks, palanquins, rickshaws

10 strokesFrequency 2,189Grade 9

On

チョウテイ

Kun

ぬ.く

display, offer, present, send, exhibit

7 strokesFrequency 1,571JLPT N1Grade 8

On

テイ

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