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頭をかかえる

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

頭を抱える
あたまをかかえる
Expression
Ichidan verb
Freq #4111
1

Idiomatic expression

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

Kanji in this Word

16 strokes
Frequency: 433
JLPT N3
Grade 2

Meanings

head
counter for large animals

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
トウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あたま
かしら
-がしら
かぶり
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
かみ
がみ
ちゃん
つむり
8 strokes
Frequency: 871
JLPT N2
Grade 8

Meanings

embrace
hug
hold in arms

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ホウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
だ.く
いだ.く
かか.える
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
たば
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