Word details

割を食う

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 割を食う.

Dictionary

Entry

割を食うわりをくうExpressionGodan verbFreq #57738
1

to be put at a disadvantage; to get the short end of the stick

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

proportion, comparatively, divide, cut, separate, split

12 strokesFrequency 318JLPT N2Grade 6

On

カツ

Kun

わ.るわりわ.りわ.れるさ.く

eat, food

9 strokesFrequency 328JLPT N4Grade 2

On

ショクジキ

Kun

く.うく.らうた.べるは.む

Nanori

ぐい

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