Japanese Word · Intermediate
歯が立つ
for one's teeth to sink into something
Pronunciation: say 歯が立つ
Meaning
for one's teeth to sink into something
Example
攻撃しても歯が立たない。
Attacking is no use.
Practice tips
- Practice 歯が立つ out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.