Word details
駆け引き
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 駆け引き.
Dictionary
Entry
1
bargaining; haggling
2
tactics; strategy; maneuvering; diplomacy
Examples
外交の駆け引きでは、とても彼には及ばない。
I am no match for him in diplomatic shrewdness.
3
Orig. meaning
(tactical) advance or retreat of troops
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
駆
drive, run, gallop, advance, inspire, impel
14 strokesFrequency 1,033JLPT N1Grade 8
On
ク
Kun
か.けるか.る
引
pull, tug, jerk, admit, install, quote, refer to
4 strokesFrequency 218JLPT N3Grade 2
On
イン
Kun
ひ.くひ.ける
Nanori
いなひきひけびき
懸
state of suspension, hang, depend, consult, distant, far apart
20 strokesFrequency 889JLPT N1Grade 8
On
ケンケ
Kun
か.けるか.かる
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