めりはり（めりはり）
JLPT N1 · noun
Pitch accent: heiban (flat) — starts low, then stays high with no drop
Meaning: variation/contrast
Example sentences
- 仕事と休みにめりはりをつける。 — He keeps a clear balance between work and rest.
- めりはりのある話し方をする。 — She speaks with a lively, well-modulated rhythm.
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