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頭(あたま)が上(あ)がらない
Rank #27,073

Meanings

  • expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), adjective (keiyoushi), idiomatic expression
    1. to be no match for (e.g. outclassed in authority, strength or in debt to); to be unable to act on an equal basis with

Readings

頭が上がらない
(94%)
頭があがらない
(5%)
あたまがあがらない
(<1%)
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