歯が立たない、歯がたたない
はがたたない
hagatatanai
JMdict entry #1313030
- expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)adjective (keiyoushi) idiomatic expression 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) hard to chew
Kanji in this word
Example sentences
この問題は難しくて私には歯がたたない。
kono mondai ha muzukashiku te watakushi ni ha ha ga tata nai 。
This problem is beyond my powers.