Word details

つぼにはまる

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word つぼにはまる.

Dictionary

Entry

つぼにはまる (壺にはまる/つぼに嵌まる/壺に嵌まる)壺にはまるつぼに嵌まるツボに嵌まる壺に嵌まるツボにはまる (ツボに嵌まる)ExpressionUsually kanaGodan verbFreq #66336
1

Idiomatic expression

to hit the bull's-eye

2

Idiomatic expression

to go as expected; to succeed (e.g. a plan)

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

jar, pot

12 strokes

On

Kun

つぼ

go into, plunge, inlay

12 strokes

On

カン

Kun

は.めるは.まるあな

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