Word details

墓穴を掘る

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 墓穴を掘る.

Dictionary

Entry

墓穴を掘るぼけつをほるExpressionGodan verbFreq #24806
1

Idiomatic expression

to dig one's own grave; to bring calamity upon oneself; to make a rod for one's own back

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

grave, tomb

13 strokesFrequency 1,337JLPT N1Grade 5

On

Kun

はか

hole, aperture, slit, cave, den

5 strokesFrequency 1,366JLPT N1Grade 6

On

ケツ

Kun

あな

Nanori

けなしし

dig, delve, excavate

11 strokesFrequency 1,257JLPT N2Grade 8

On

クツ

Kun

ほ.る

Nanori

ぼり

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