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手に負えない

Kana Reading
てにおえない
Romaji
tenioenai
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), adjective (keiyoushi)
    Meaning
    spoiled; unmanageable; uncontrollable; incorrigible; obstreperous
    Example sentence
    彼女怒り手に負えなくなってしまった Her anger has gone out of my control.

Examples of 手に負えない, てにおえない in a sentence


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