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頭が上がらない

あたまがあがらない

Readings

あたまがあがらない

Meanings

  1. 1.
    exp, adj-ito be no match for (e.g. outclassed in authority, strength or in debt to); to be unable to act on an equal basis with

Kanji breakdown

頭
N316 strokesGrade 2
上
N23 strokesGrade 1

Example sentences

あなたにはとても頭が上がりません。

I have a great esteem for you.

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頭が上がらないあたまがあがらない

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

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