逆鱗
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 逆鱗
1
Idiomatic expression
one's superior's anger
2
Orig. meaning
imperial wrath
Kanji in this Word
逆
8 strokes
Frequency: 683
JLPT N2
Grade 5
Meanings
inverted
reverse
opposite
wicked
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ギャク
ゲキ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
さか
さか.さ
さか.らう
鱗
23 strokes
Frequency: 2494
Grade 9
Meanings
scales (fish)
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
リン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
うろこ
こけ
こけら
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