墓穴を掘る
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 墓穴を掘る
1
Idiomatic expression
to dig one's own grave; to bring calamity upon oneself; to make a rod for one's own back
Kanji in this Word
墓
13 strokes
Frequency: 1337
JLPT N1
Grade 5
Meanings
grave
tomb
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ボ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
はか
穴
5 strokes
Frequency: 1366
JLPT N1
Grade 6
Meanings
hole
aperture
slit
cave
den
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ケツ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あな
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
けな
しし
な
掘
11 strokes
Frequency: 1257
JLPT N2
Grade 8
Meanings
dig
delve
excavate
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
クツ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ほ.る
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
ぼり
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