之繞しんにゅうを掛かける

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Meanings

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expression, ichidan verb

to exaggerate

rare termidiomatic expression

Rare idiomatic expression literally meaning 'to apply the shinnyō radical', used figuratively for exaggeration. The shinnyō radical (⻌) suggests 'going too far' or 'stretching'.

彼かれの話はなしはいつも之繞しんにゅうを掛かけている。
His stories are always exaggerated.

之of, this
繞surround, return
掛hang, suspend, depend

Similar words

誇こ張ちょうする
Standard word for 'exaggerate'; 之繞を掛ける is a rare, idiomatic alternative.
大おおげさに言いう
Common phrase for 'speak exaggeratedly'; 之繞を掛ける is much rarer and more figurative.

Etymology

The expression derives from the shinnyō radical (之繞, ⻌), which is associated with 'going' or 'stretching'. Applying it figuratively means to stretch the truth or exaggerate. The exact origin is uncertain.