泡を食う
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 泡を食う
1
to be flurried; to be confused; to lose one's head
Examples
唐突な質問に彼は泡を食った。
He was confused by a sudden question.
Kanji in this Word
泡
8 strokes
Frequency: 1872
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
bubbles
foam
suds
froth
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ホウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あわ
食
9 strokes
Frequency: 328
JLPT N4
Grade 2
Meanings
eat
food
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ショク
ジキ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
く.う
く.らう
た.べる
は.む
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
ぐい
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