A1 Idiom Neutral

喉から手が出る

nodo kara te ga deru

Desire something strongly

Meaning

To strongly desire something, almost to the point of grasping for it.

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Cultural Background

Used to show enthusiasm without being overly aggressive. Shows high motivation in interviews.

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Use with 'hodo'

Always add 'hodo' to make it sound natural.

Meaning

To strongly desire something, almost to the point of grasping for it.

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Use with 'hodo'

Always add 'hodo' to make it sound natural.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

その時計、______ほど欲しい。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 喉から手が出る

The idiom is 'throat to hand'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

その時計、______ほど欲しい。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 喉から手が出る

The idiom is 'throat to hand'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it is for objects or opportunities.

Related Phrases

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垂涎の的

synonym

Object of drooling desire.

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