歯はが立たつ

expression, godan verb (-tsu)

be within one's capabilities; be manageable

Almost always used in the negative form 歯が立たない to mean something is too difficult to handle or beyond one's ability. The affirmative 歯が立つ is rare.

See also: 歯が立たない

• この問もん題だいは難むずかしすぎて、私わたしには歯はが立たたない。

  This problem is too difficult; it's beyond my ability.

• 彼かれの英えい語ご力りょくには歯はが立たたなかった。

  I was no match for his English ability.

expression, godan verb (-tsu)

be easy to chew; be tender

Used in the negative 歯が立たない to describe food that is too tough or hard to chew. The affirmative is rare.

See also: 歯が立たない

• このステーキは硬かたくて歯はが立たたない。

  This steak is so tough I can't chew it.