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天秤に掛ける 【てんびんにかける】

  1. [exp,v1] to compare and contrast (two alternatives); to weigh the relative merits (of two options); to weigh (one's options)
  2. [exp,v1] to try to have it both ways
  3. [exp,v1] to weigh something on scales
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings Grade
天 Heavens, Sky, Imperial テン あまつ, あめ, あま- 1
秤 Balances, Scales, Steelyard ショウ, ヒン, ビン はかり
掛 Hang, Suspend, Depend, Arrive At, Tax, Pour カイ, ケイ か.ける, -か.ける, か.け, -か.け, -が.け, か.かる, -か.かる, -が.かる, か.かり, -が.かり, かかり, -がかり