Word details
庇を貸して母屋を取られる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 庇を貸して母屋を取られる.
Dictionary
Entry
1
Idiomatic expression
to have one's kindness taken advantage of; give him an inch and he'll take a mile; to lend out the eaves but have one's whole house taken
2
Idiomatic expression
to have a favor returned with spite
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
庇
protect, shield, defend, eaves, canopy, penthouse, visor
7 strokesGrade 9
On
ヒ
Kun
ひさしおお.うかば.う
貸
lend
12 strokesFrequency 995JLPT N3Grade 5
On
タイ
Kun
か.すか.し-かし-
母
mother
5 strokesFrequency 570JLPT N4Grade 2
On
ボ
Kun
ははも
屋
roof, house, shop, dealer, seller
9 strokesFrequency 616JLPT N3Grade 3
On
オク
Kun
や
Nanori
た
取
take, fetch, take up
8 strokesFrequency 122JLPT N2Grade 3
On
シュ
Kun
と.ると.りと.り-とり-ど.り
Nanori
どる
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