Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 目の上のたんこぶ(めのうえのたんこぶ) in Japanese

目の上のたんこぶ, 目の上のたん瘤
Kana Reading
めのうえのたんこぶ
Romaji
menōenotankobu
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
    Meaning
    a thorn in one's side; a pain in the butt (often someone higher in rank, ability, etc.); a person standing in one's way; a superior who obstructs one's freedom of action


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