けんか腰（けんかごし）
JLPT N1 · noun
Pitch accent: heiban (flat) — starts low, then stays high with no drop
Meaning: combative/belligerent attitude
Example sentences
- けんか腰で話しても解決しない。 — Talking with a confrontational attitude won't solve anything.
- けんか腰をやめて冷静に話す。 — Drop the aggressive tone and speak calmly.
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