しらみつぶし
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word しらみつぶし
1
very thorough search (for contraband, escaped convict, etc.); fine-tooth-comb search; exhaustive search; scouring
Examples
救援隊は子供をしらみつぶしに捜した。
The rescue worker searched the area, looking for the child.
Kanji in this Word
虱
8 strokes
Meanings
lice
vermin
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シツ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
しらみ
潰
15 strokes
Grade 8
Meanings
crush
smash
break
dissipate
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カイ
エ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つぶ.す
つぶ.れる
つい.える
蝨
15 strokes
Meanings
lice
vermin
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シツ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
しらみ
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