駆け引き
Meanings
Noun
Suru verb
Intransitive verb
1. bargaining; haggling
2. tactics; strategy; maneuvering; diplomacy
3. (tactical) advance or retreat of troops (orig. meaning)
Kanji used
Pitch accent
かけひき
Composed of
Examples3
外交
I am no match for him in diplomatic shrewdness.
かけ引き
You would make a good diplomat.
いつも
We have to be ready not only for a straightforward test of strength, but also for a struggle in which every strategy comes into play.