外堀を埋める
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 外堀を埋める
1
Idiomatic expression
to remove obstacles in the way of one's objective; to take an indirect approach; to fill in the outer moat
Kanji in this Word
外
5 strokes
Frequency: 81
JLPT N4
Grade 2
Meanings
outside
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ガイ
ゲ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
そと
ほか
はず.す
はず.れる
と-
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
うい
け
ふか
堀
11 strokes
Frequency: 1285
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
ditch
moat
canal
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
クツ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ほり
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
ほっ
埋
10 strokes
Frequency: 1110
JLPT N2
Grade 8
Meanings
bury
be filled up
embedded
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
マイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
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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