Jiten beta

目(め)の上(うえ)のたんこぶ
Rank #78,020

Meanings

  • expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
    1. a thorn in one's side; a pain in the butt (often someone higher in rank, ability, etc.); a person standing in one's way; a superior who obstructs one's freedom of action

Readings

目の上のたんこぶ
(92%)
目の上のたん瘤
(7%)
めのうえのたんこぶ
(0%)
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