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重きを置く (おもきをおく) — to emphasize | Kumi Dictionary

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重きを置く

重きを置く

重おもきを置おく

to emphasize

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おもきをおく

Verb

1.

to emphasize, to attach importance to

idiomatic expression

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Kanji that make up this word

え・おも.い・おも.り・おも.なう・かさ.ねる・かさ.なる…(6)

heavy・important・esteem・respect・heap up…(3)

お.く・-お.き…(4)

placement・put・set・deposit・leave behind…(3)

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