Word details

ババを引く

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word ババを引く.

Dictionary

Entry

ババを引く婆を引くばばをひくExpressionGodan verbFreq #280345
1

Idiomatic expression

to get the short end of the stick; to get the bad side of a bargain; to draw the joker (when playing Old Maid)

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

pull, tug, jerk, admit, install, quote, refer to

4 strokesFrequency 218JLPT N3Grade 2

On

イン

Kun

ひ.くひ.ける

Nanori

いなひきひけびき

old woman, grandma, wet nurse

11 strokesFrequency 2,435JLPT N1Grade 8

On

Kun

ばばばあ

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