Word details

泡を食う

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 泡を食う.

Dictionary

Entry

泡を食うあわをくうExpressionGodan verbFreq #33104
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.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

bubbles, foam, suds, froth

8 strokesFrequency 1,872JLPT N1Grade 8

On

ホウ

Kun

あわ

eat, food

9 strokesFrequency 328JLPT N4Grade 2

On

ショクジキ

Kun

く.うく.らうた.べるは.む

Nanori

ぐい

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