Words — 104 found
つあ
付け上がる
1. to take advantage of someone's kindness or patience; to get carried away; to be elated; to get puffed up (with pride); to push one's luck; to get cocky
つけ上がる 【つけあがる】、付け上る 【つけあがる】、付上がる 【つけあがる】
さいわ
これ幸い
1. this is my chance; this is the (opportune) moment; here's an opportunity (that can't be passed up)oft. as 〜と or 〜とばかりに
此れ幸い 【これさいわい】
此れ幸い: Rarely-used kanji form.
りょうぜん
両全
1. completeness in both (e.g. loyalty and filial piety, study and sports)
2. advantageous to both sides
しふくこ
私腹を肥やす
1. to fill one's own pocket by taking advantage of a position
私腹をこやす 【しふくをこやす】
ひた
引き立てる
1. to set off to advantage; to bring into prominence; to enhance
2. to support; to favor; to favour; to promote; to patronize
3. to rouse (spirits)
4. to march (a prisoner) off; to haul someone off
5. to slide (a door) shut
うま
旨み
1. good flavor (flavour); good taste; deliciousness
2. umami (fifth category of taste in food)
3. skill; cleverness; charm; attractiveness
4. profit; gain; benefit; advantage
旨味 【うまみ】、うま味 【うまみ】
旨味: Ateji (phonetic) reading. うま味: Ateji (phonetic) reading.
ぎゃくよう
逆用
1. using in a way contrary to its intended purpose; abuse; turning to one's advantage; taking advantage of
ふううんじ
風雲児
1. lucky adventurer; adventurer who takes advantage of troubled times; soldier of fortune
まぎ
どさくさ紛れに
1. in the confusion of the moment; taking advantage of the confused state of affairs
1. one advantage; merit
おかぜ
追い風
1. tailwind; fair wind; favorable wind (favourable)
2. favorable condition (favourable); advantageous situation
追い風 【おいて】、追風 【おいかぜ】、追風 【おいて】
けいしょう
景勝
1. picturesque scenery; place of scenic beauty
2. advantageous position; strategic locationOnly applies to 形勝
3. Keishou
形勝 【けいしょう】
いっちょういったん
一長一短
1. (something having its) merits and demerits; advantages and disadvantages; good points and shortcomingsYojijukugo (four character compound)