Word details

頭をかかえる

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 頭をかかえる.

Dictionary

Entry

頭をかかえる頭を抱えるあたまをかかえるExpressionIchidan verbFreq #4111
1

Idiomatic expression

to be at wits' end; to be greatly perplexed; to be troubled

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

head, counter for large animals

16 strokesFrequency 433JLPT N3Grade 2

On

トウ

Kun

あたまかしら-がしらかぶり

Nanori

かみがみちゃんつむり

embrace, hug, hold in arms

8 strokesFrequency 871JLPT N2Grade 8

On

ホウ

Kun

だ.くいだ.くかか.える

Nanori

たば

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