Word Meaning 見えを切る

みえをきる mieokiru

見えを切る is read as みえをきる (mieokiru) and means to strike a pose (in kabuki).

Meaning

English

to strike a pose (in kabuki)
to assume a posture
to make a proud gesture
to put on an air of confidence
to speak boastfully

Reading

Kana

みえをきる

Romaji

mieokiru

Writing Variants

見得を切る みえをきる mie o kiru

Stroke Sequence

5 Characters • 17 Total Strokes

Study Signals and Categories

JLPT N4 Jōyō Grade 2 Kanken 9級 Proverb ✓ Rank 90704 Priority O

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