Word details

外堀を埋める

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 外堀を埋める.

Dictionary

Entry

外堀を埋めるそとぼりをうめるExpressionIchidan verbFreq #44327
1

Idiomatic expression

to remove obstacles in the way of one's objective; to take an indirect approach; to fill in the outer moat

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

outside

5 strokesFrequency 81JLPT N4Grade 2

On

ガイ

Kun

そとほかはず.すはず.れると-

Nanori

ういふか

ditch, moat, canal

11 strokesFrequency 1,285JLPT N1Grade 8

On

クツ

Kun

ほり

Nanori

ほっ

bury, be filled up, embedded

10 strokesFrequency 1,110JLPT N2Grade 8

On

マイ

Kun

う.めるう.まるう.もれるうず.めるうず.まるい.ける

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