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歯が立たない 【はがたたない】

  1. [exp,adj-i] unable to compete with; not able to make a dent in (e.g. a problem); not able to get a solid hit in (e.g. in a fight)
  2. [exp,adj-i] hard to chew
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings
歯 Tooth, Cog し よわい, は, よわ.い, よわい.する
立 Stand Up, Rise, Set Up, Erect りつ, りゅう, りっとる た.つ, -た.つ, た.ち-, た.てる, -た.てる, た.て-, たて-, -た.て, -だ.て, -だ.てる