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歯(は)が立(た)たない
Rank #21,267

Meanings

  • expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), adjective (keiyoushi), idiomatic expression
    1. unable to compete with; not able to make a dent in (e.g. a problem); not able to get a solid hit in (e.g. in a fight)
  • expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), adjective (keiyoushi)
    2. hard to chew

Readings

歯が立たない
(93%)
歯がたたない
(6%)
はがたたない
(0%)
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