LingakuFrequency rank: 7,884. – 7,890.
- to bear up in tragedy; to stand pain well; to hold one's temperidiomatic expression
- to clench one's teeth; to grit one's teeth
expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.); Godan verb with 'ru' ending
Forms
- 歯を食いしばる【はをくいしばる】Frequency rank: 7,884. – 7,890.
- 歯をくいしばる【はをくいしばる】
- 歯を食い縛る【はをくいしばる】Frequency rank: 11,490. – 11,524.
- 歯を食縛る【はをくいしばる】
- はをくいしばる
Generated definitions (experimental)
- to bear up in tragedy; to stand pain well; to hold one's temper
- to clench one's teeth; to grit one's teeth
This meaning is used when someone is enduring difficult or painful situations without showing their emotions. It implies resilience and strength in challenging times.
He gritted his teeth and studied hard to pass the exam.
This meaning relates to the physical action of clenching the teeth, which can signify determination or an intense focus on a task. It can also indicate frustration or anger.
He gritted his teeth to give his all during the competition.
Generated collocations (experimental)
はをくいしばる歯を食いしばるto clench one's teethはをくいしばる歯を食いしばるとき時when clenching one's teethはをくいしばって歯を食いしばってたえる耐えるto bear up by gritting one's teethはをくいしばる歯を食いしばるゆうき勇気the courage to grit one's teethしれん試練にはをくいしばる歯を食いしばるto bear up against trialsいた痛みをかんじ感じながらはをくいしばる歯を食いしばるto grit one's teeth while feeling painすとれすストレスにはをくいしばる歯を食いしばるto clench one's teeth under stressもくひょうたっせい目標達成のためにはをくいしばる歯を食いしばるto grit one's teeth to achieve a goalはをくいしばって歯を食いしばってがまん我慢するto endure by clenching one's teethこんなん困難にちょくめん直面してはをくいしばる歯を食いしばるto grit one's teeth in the face of difficulties