Word details

地雷を踏む

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 地雷を踏む.

Dictionary

Entry

地雷を踏むじらいをふむExpressionGodan verbFreq #31164
1

to step on a landmine

2

Idiomatic expression

to really step in it; to screw up; to open up a can of worms

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

ground, earth

6 strokesFrequency 40JLPT N3Grade 2

On

Nanori

どま

thunder, lightning bolt

13 strokesFrequency 1,491JLPT N1Grade 8

On

ライ

Kun

かみなりいかずちいかづち

step, trample, carry through, appraise, evade payment

15 strokesFrequency 723JLPT N1Grade 8

On

トウ

Kun

ふ.むふ.まえる

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