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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Idiomatic expression; Often 〜て見る
to look on enviously while doing nothing; to hold a finger in one's mouth
Kanji in this Word
指
9 strokes
Frequency: 155
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
finger
point to
indicate
put into
play (chess)
measure (ruler)
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ゆび
さ.す
-さ.し
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
い
いぶ
さし
さす
咥
9 strokes
Meanings
laugh
chew
eat
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
テツ
キ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
か.む
くわ.える
銜
14 strokes
Meanings
horse's bit
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
くつわ
くわ.える
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