Word details

後塵を拝する

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 後塵を拝する.

Dictionary

Entry

後塵を拝するこうじんをはいするExpressionFreq #67660
1

Idiomatic expression; Suru verb - special class

to be left in the dust (of); to be outdone (by)

2

Idiomatic expression; Suru verb - special class

to be subordinate (to); to play second fiddle (to); to take second billing (to)

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

dust, trash, garbage

14 strokes

On

チンジン

Kun

ちりごみ

worship, adore, pray to

8 strokesFrequency 1,443JLPT N2Grade 6

On

ハイ

Kun

おが.むおろが.む

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