“To raise one's eyebrows” in Japanese
Short answer
To raise one's eyebrows in Japanese is “眉を顰める” (mayuwohisomeru). Full meaning: to knit one's brows (in discomfort, unease, disapproval, etc.), to raise one's eyebrows, to frown, to scowl.
Other ways to say “To raise one's eyebrows” in Japanese
目くじら立てる
mekujiratateru to find fault (with trivial matters), to scold over minor things, to get angry over trifles, to raise one's eyebrows
目くじらを立てる
mekujirawotateru to find fault (with trivial matters), to scold over minor things, to get angry over trifles, to raise one's eyebrows
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