眉を顰める | Japanese meaning

眉を顰める【まゆをひそめる】

Frequency rank: 7,582. – 7,596. (for form 眉をひそめる: 6,681. – 6,685.)

expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.); Ichidan verb

to knit one's brows (in discomfort, unease, disapproval, etc.); to raise one's eyebrows; to frown; to scowl

Forms

眉を顰める【まゆをひそめる】【まゆをしかめる】Frequency rank: 7,582. – 7,596.
眉をひそめる【まゆをひそめる】Frequency rank: 6,681. – 6,685.
眉をしかめる【まゆをしかめる】Frequency rank: 19,131. – 19,212.
まゆをひそめる
まゆをしかめる

Generated definitions (experimental)

to knit one's brows (in discomfort, unease, disapproval, etc.)

This phrase is used to describe the action of furrowing the brows usually as a response to something unpleasant, worrisome, or disapproving. It conveys a sense of concern or annoyance.

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I knitted my brows at his words.

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I furrowed my brows upon hearing the news.

to raise one's eyebrows

This can also refer to the action of lifting the eyebrows in reaction to surprise or disbelief, showing a more animated expression.

おもわ思わ。

I couldn't help but raise my eyebrows at his confession.

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I had no choice but to raise my eyebrows in surprise.

to frown

This usage indicates the physical expression of displeasure or worry, often associated with a negative emotion or reaction to a situation.

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She frowned in dissatisfaction.

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He was frowning at the result.

to scowl

This term implies a more intense expression of anger or frustration, showing a deeper level of discontent than just a simple frown.

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He was scowling in anger.

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I scowled when my acquaintance heard about that story.

Generated collocations (experimental)

to knit one's brows (in discomfort, unease, disapproval, etc.)to frown in discomfortto frown while thinkinga frowning expressionoften frownsto frown at someone else's wordsto frown at criticismto frown during a meetingto knit one's brows in dissatisfaction about somethingto frown in tension

Wiktionary definitions (experimental)

しんぱい心配するさまやふかい不快なきもち気持ちをひょうじょう表情にだす出す．.

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