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駆け引き

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 駆け引き

ひき
懸け引き
~する Verb
Noun
Intransitive
Freq #11221
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

Kanji in this Word

14 strokes
Frequency: 1033
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

drive
run
gallop
advance
inspire
impel

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
か.ける
か.る
4 strokes
Frequency: 218
JLPT N3
Grade 2

Meanings

pull
tug
jerk
admit
install
quote
refer to

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
イン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ひ.く
ひ.ける
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
いな
ひき
ひけ
びき
20 strokes
Frequency: 889
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

state of suspension
hang
depend
consult
distant
far apart

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ケン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
か.ける
か.かる
11 strokes
Frequency: 1027
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

hang
suspend
depend
arrive at
tax
pour

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カイ
ケイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
か.ける
-か.ける
か.け
-か.け
-が.け
か.かる
-か.かる
-が.かる
か.かり
-が.かり
かかり
-がかり
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
かけ
15 strokes
Grade 10

Meanings

run
gallop
advance

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
か.ける
か.る
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