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後がつかえる

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 後がつかえる.

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Entry

後がつかえる後が支えるあとがつかえるExpressionIchidan verb
1

Idiomatic expression

to make (someone) wait; to take more time (than anticipated)

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

behind, back, later

9 strokesFrequency 26JLPT N4Grade 2

On

コウ

Kun

のちうし.ろうしろあとおく.れる

Nanori

こししいしり

branch, support, sustain, branch radical (no. 65)

4 strokesFrequency 159JLPT N2Grade 5

On

Kun

ささ.えるつか.えるか.う

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