つかえ

Also written 支え, 痞え, 閊え

Meanings

1. Noun load on one's chest
2. obstacle; hindrance; impediment; difficulty

Words containing つかえ

• 胸のつかえが下りる (むねのつかえがおりる) to be relieved of a worry
• 手をつかえる (てをつかえる) to place both hands on the ground (to express respect, apology or to present a request)
• つかえが取れる (つかえがとれる) to get a load off one's chest

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