Word details

首をもたげる

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 首をもたげる.

Dictionary

Entry

首をもたげる首を擡げるくびをもたげるExpressionIchidan verb
1

Idiomatic expression

to rise into importance; to gain strength; to raise one's head

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

neck, counter for songs and poems

9 strokesFrequency 98JLPT N3Grade 2

On

シュ

Kun

くび

Nanori

おびとこべ

lift, raise

17 strokes

On

タイ

Kun

もた.げる

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