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Dictionary: “眉を顰める”

眉を顰める

まゆをひそめる

to knit one's brows (in discomfort, unease, disapproval, etc.); to raise one's eyebrows; to frown; to scowl

Example sentence

The old woman knitted her brows.

Kanji details

Kun/On information

眉
On
び;み
Kun
まゆ
Stroke count
9

・eyebrow

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顰
On
ひん
Kun
ひそ.める;しか.める
Stroke count
24

・scowl

・raise eyebrows

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眉を顰める

まゆをしかめる

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to knit one's brows (in discomfort, unease, disapproval, etc.);to raise one's eyebrows;to frown;to scowl