Word details

すねをかじる

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word すねをかじる.

Dictionary

Entry

すねをかじる脛を齧るスネをかじる臑を嚙るExpressionUsually kanaGodan verbFreq #152461
1

Idiomatic expression

to depend on someone else's (financial) support (usu. one's parents')

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

leg, shin

11 strokes

On

ケイ

Kun

すねはぎ

gnaw, nibble, munch, have a smattering of

21 strokes

On

ゲツケツ

Kun

かじ.るか.む

leg, shin

18 strokes

On

ドウジュデイ

Kun

すね

bite, gnaw

18 strokes

On

コウゴウ

Kun

か.むか.じる

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