N2
けんかごし (kenkagoshi)
けんか腰
ready to fight; aggressive; belligerent; combative
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Describes someone's attitude or posture that suggests they are eager or ready for a fight or argument. Often implies a confrontational or hostile demeanor.
📝 Example Sentences
彼はいつもけんか腰で話すから、周りの人は避けたがる。
He always speaks aggressively, so people around him tend to avoid him.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "けんか腰"!
A: あの人、何か不満があるのか、いつも_______だね。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「不満がある」状況と「いつも誰かと争おうとする態度」が合致します。
English: The situation of 'having dissatisfaction' matches an 'always aggressive attitude'.
English: The situation of 'having dissatisfaction' matches an 'always aggressive attitude'.
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