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掘り返す
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 掘り返す.
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Entry
1
to dig up; to turn up; to tear up
Examples
春になると畑をほりかえして種をまきます。
When spring comes, they dig up the fields and plant seeds.
2
to rake up (e.g. old scandal); to dig over
Examples
いくどとなくおのを埋めては、きまって、また、ほりかえす。永遠の平和がやってくる気配もない。
After countless burials of the hatchet, we always dig it up again. There doesn't seem to be any sign of an ever-lasting peace.
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