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指をくわえる

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 指をくわえる.

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Entry

指をくわえる指を咥える指を銜えるゆびをくわえるExpressionIchidan verbFreq #30195
1

Idiomatic expression; Often 〜て見る

to look on enviously while doing nothing; to hold a finger in one's mouth

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

finger, point to, indicate, put into, play (chess), measure (ruler)

9 strokesFrequency 155JLPT N2Grade 3

On

Kun

ゆびさ.す-さ.し

Nanori

いぶさしさす

laugh, chew, eat

9 strokes

On

テツ

Kun

か.むくわ.える

horse's bit

14 strokes

On

カン

Kun

くつわくわ.える

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