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お灸をすえる

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word お灸をすえる.

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Entry

お灸をすえるお灸を据えるおきゅうをすえるExpressionIchidan verbFreq #55050
1

Idiomatic expression

to rake over the coals; to scold; to chastise; to roast

2

Orig. meaning

to burn moxa on the skin

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

moxa cautery, chastisement

7 strokesGrade 9

On

キュウ

Kun

やいと

set, lay a foundation, install, equip, squat down, sit down

11 strokesFrequency 1,468JLPT N1Grade 8

On

キョ

Kun

す.えるす.わる

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