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鼻を明かす、鼻をあかす はなをあかす hanawoakasu

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  1. expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)Godan verb with 'su' ending idiomatic expression to outwit; to get the better of; to leave (an opponent) dumbfounded; to expose (someone's) nose

Kanji in this word

nose, snout
bright, light

Example sentences

この新しいブーツでみんなの鼻を明かしてやりたいんだ。
kono atarashii buutsu de min'na no hana wo akashi te yari tai n da 。
With these new boots of mine, I hope to knock them dead.
あの臆病者の鼻をあかしてやった。
ano okubyou sha no hana wo akashi te yaxtsu ta 。
I've triumphed over that coward.

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