鼻先

はなさき

Also written 端先

Meanings

1. Noun tip of nose
2. before one's eyes; under one's nose; in front of
3. tip (of something)

Kanji

• 鼻 nose. Read as はな.
• 先 ahead. Read as さき.

Example sentences

• 彼は私の鼻先でドアをぱたんとしめた。
  He slammed the door right in my face.

Words containing 鼻先

• 鼻先思案 (はなさきじあん) superficial (shortsighted) way of thinking
• 鼻先分別 (はなさきふんべつ) superficial (shortsighted) way of thinking
• 鼻先で笑う (はなさきでわらう) to laugh scornfully

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