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時を稼ぐ

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 時を稼ぐ.

Dictionary

Entry

時を稼ぐときをかせぐExpressionGodan verbFreq #64711
1

to play for time; to use delaying tactics

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

time, hour

10 strokesFrequency 16JLPT N4Grade 2

On

Kun

とき-どき

Nanori

とぎ

earnings, work, earn money

15 strokesFrequency 1,264JLPT N1Grade 8

On

Kun

かせ.ぐ

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