Japanese

かさにきる
Meaning: to abuse one's power; to take advantage of someone's authority
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 笠に着る 笠に着ない
Polite 笠に着ます 笠に着ません
Past 笠に着た 笠に着なかった
Polite + Past 笠に着ました 笠に着ませんでした
Te-form 笠に着て 笠に着なくて
Potential 笠に着られる 笠に着られない
Passive 笠に着られる 笠に着られない
Causative 笠に着させる 笠に着させない
Imperative 笠に着ろ 笠に着るな

Handwriting

笠
に
着
る

Example sentences

He takes advantage of his father's authority and behaves arrogantly toward his colleagues.
彼は親の威光を笠に着て、好き勝手なことばかりしている。
He takes advantage of his parents' authority and does whatever he wants.

Usage Notes

Often used when someone relies on the influence of a superior or a backer to act overbearingly.

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