頤使
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 頤使
1
bossing someone around; having a person under one's control
Kanji in this Word
頤
15 strokes
Meanings
chin
jaw
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
イ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おとがい
あご
使
8 strokes
Frequency: 219
JLPT N3
Grade 3
Meanings
use
send on a mission
order
messenger
envoy
ambassador
cause
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つか.う
つか.い
-つか.い
-づか.い
指
9 strokes
Frequency: 155
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
finger
point to
indicate
put into
play (chess)
measure (ruler)
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ゆび
さ.す
-さ.し
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
い
いぶ
さし
さす
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