Word details

鉄槌を下す

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

Dictionary

Entry

鉄槌を下すてっついをくだすExpressionGodan verbFreq #44804
1

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

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

iron

13 strokesFrequency 672JLPT N2Grade 3

On

テツ

Kun

くろがね

Nanori

けんてっ

hammer, mallet

14 strokesFrequency 2,462Grade 9

On

ツイ

Kun

つち

below, down, descend, give, low, inferior

3 strokesFrequency 97JLPT N4Grade 1

On

Kun

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

さかしと

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