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鉄槌を下す

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 鉄槌を下す

てっついをくだす
Expression
Godan verb
Freq #44804
1

to crack down on (e.g. crime, corruption); to deal a crushing blow to; to bring down the hammer on

Kanji in this Word

13 strokes
Frequency: 672
JLPT N2
Grade 3

Meanings

iron

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
テツ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
くろがね
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
けん
てっ
14 strokes
Frequency: 2462
Grade 9

Meanings

hammer
mallet

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ツイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つち
3 strokes
Frequency: 97
JLPT N4
Grade 1

Meanings

below
down
descend
give
low
inferior

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
した
しも
もと
さ.げる
さ.がる
くだ.る
くだ.り
くだ.す
-くだ.す
くだ.さる
お.ろす
お.りる
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
さか
しと
18 strokes

Meanings

hammer
mallet

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ツイ
タイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つち
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