| て | ん |
|---|---|
| 天 |
| び | ん |
|---|---|
| 秤 |
| に |
| か |
|---|
| 掛 |
| け |
| る |
expression, Ichidan verb
- to compare and contrast two alternatives, to weigh the relative merits of A and B, to weigh one's options.
- to try to have it both ways, to try to sit on two stools.
Variations
| Pronunciation | Kanji | Kana | Is Common | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
天秤に掛ける | てんびんにかける | |||||||||||||||
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天秤にかける | てんびんにかける |
Contained Kanji Breakdown
heavens, sky, imperial
テン あま- あも (1st, N5)
balances, scales, steelyard
ヒン はかり ショウ (Kentei Pre-1)