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苦言を呈する 【くげんをていする】

  1. [exp,vs-s] to give candid advice; to give harsh but honest advice; to admonish
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings Grade
苦 Suffering, Trial, Worry, Hardship, Feel Bitter, Scowl ク くる.しい, -ぐる.しい, くる.しむ, くる.しめる, にが.い, にが.る 3
言 Say, Word ゲン, ゴン い.う, こと 2
呈 Display, Offer, Present, Send, Exhibit テイ