LingakuFrequency rank: 43,061. – 43,772.
- to outwit; to get the better of; to overcome a superior opponent and leave him speechless
expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.); Godan verb with 'su' ending
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Generated definitions (experimental)
- to outwit; to get the better of; to overcome a superior opponent and leave him speechless
This expression is used when someone manages to deceive or outsmart another person, particularly in a situation where the opponent is perceived to be stronger, smarter or more skilled. It often conveys a sense of triumph after a clever maneuver.
Generated collocations (experimental)
はなをあかす鼻を明かすto outwitあいて相手のはなをあかす鼻を明かすto outwit the opponentてき敵のはなをあかす鼻を明かすto outsmart the enemyはなをあかされる鼻を明かされるto be outsmartedちえ知恵ではなをあかす鼻を明かすto outwit by wisdomけいかく計画ではなをあかす鼻を明かすto outsmart with a planはなをあかす鼻を明かすしゅんかん瞬間the moment of outsmartingしょうぶ勝負ではなをあかす鼻を明かすto outwit in a competitionきょうそう競争ではなをあかす鼻を明かすto outsmart in a rivalryたにん他人のはなをあかす鼻を明かすto outsmart others