Definition of 目の上のたんこぶ (めのうえのたんこぶ)
めうえ
目の上のたんこぶ
めのうえのたんこぶ
menouenotankobu
expression
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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
See also:目の上のこぶ
Other readings:
目の上のたん瘤【めのうえのたんこぶ】
Related Kanji
| 目 | eye, class, look, insight, experience, care, favor |
| 上 | above, up |
| 瘤 | lump, swelling |