Word details

一泡吹かせる

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 一泡吹かせる.

Dictionary

Entry

一泡吹かせるひと泡吹かせるひとあわふかせるExpressionIchidan verbFreq #37770
1

Idiomatic expression

to give someone a surprise; to catch off guard and fluster; to frustrate (e.g. someone's plans); to give someone a blow; to scare the hell out of

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

one, one radical (no.1)

1 strokesFrequency 2JLPT N4Grade 1

On

イチイツ

Kun

ひと-ひと.つ

Nanori

かずいっいるかつかづてんはじめひとつまこと

bubbles, foam, suds, froth

8 strokesFrequency 1,872JLPT N1Grade 8

On

ホウ

Kun

あわ

blow, breathe, puff, emit, smoke

7 strokesFrequency 1,133JLPT N2Grade 8

On

スイ

Kun

ふ.く

Nanori

ふき

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