頭をかかえる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 頭をかかえる
1
Idiomatic expression
to be at wits' end; to be greatly perplexed; to be troubled
Kanji in this Word
頭
16 strokes
Frequency: 433
JLPT N3
Grade 2
Meanings
head
counter for large animals
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
トウ
ズ
ト
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
づ
抱
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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