地雷を踏む
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 地雷を踏む
1
to step on a landmine
2
Idiomatic expression
to really step in it; to screw up; to open up a can of worms
Kanji in this Word
地
6 strokes
Frequency: 40
JLPT N3
Grade 2
Meanings
ground
earth
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
チ
ジ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
どま
雷
13 strokes
Frequency: 1491
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
thunder
lightning bolt
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ライ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かみなり
いかずち
いかづち
踏
15 strokes
Frequency: 723
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
step
trample
carry through
appraise
evade payment
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
トウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ふ.む
ふ.まえる
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