ひけを
Meanings
Expression
Verb (5-dan, る)
Idiomatic
1. to be outdone (by); to be in inferior (to); to compare unfavorably (with); to be behind
usu. in the negative
Kanji used
take
Composed of
close (e.g. of business); leaving (e.g. school); being outdone; compare unfavourably (with); closing price (stockmarket); sink mark (casting, moulding)
to take; to pick up; to pass; to hand; to get; to obtain; to adopt (a method, proposal, etc.)