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目の上のたんこぶ 【めのうえのたんこぶ】

  1. [exp] 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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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings
Eye, Class, Look, Insight, Experience, Care, Favor モク, ボク め, -め, ま-
Above, Up ジョウ, ショウ, シャン うえ, -うえ, うわ-, かみ, あ.げる, -あ.げる, あ.がる, -あ.がる, あ.がり, -あ.がり, のぼ.る, のぼ.り, のぼ.せる, のぼ.す, たてまつ.る