手柄
てがら
Meanings
- Noun achievement; feat; meritorious deed; distinguished service
Kanji
Example sentences
- 悪人でも手柄は認めてやれ。
Give credit where credit is due. - トムはそのパーティーの企画をメアリーの手柄にした。
Tom let Mary take the credit for organizing the party. - 人の手柄を横取りするような真似はしたくない。
I don't want it to look like I'm taking credit for someone else's work.
Common phrases
Words containing 手柄
- 手柄顔 (てがらがお) look of triumph
- 手柄を立てる (てがらをたてる) to do something distinguished
- 手柄話 (てがらばなし) boastful story
And 2 more.