逆鱗
Japanese
Kanji in this term | |
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逆 | 鱗 |
げき Grade: 5 |
りん Jinmeiyō |
on'yomi |
Etymology
From the legend in Han Feizi of a scale (鱗) under a dragon's chin that grows backwards (逆) and causes the dragon to enter a fit of rage if touched.
Pronunciation
Noun
- the anger of a superior
Idioms
- 逆鱗に触れる (gekirin ni fureru)