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穴を穿つ

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 穴を穿つ.

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Entry

穴を穿つ穴をうがつあなをうがつExpressionGodan verbFreq #44344
1

Idiomatic expression

to find someone's weak spot; to drill a hole

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

hole, aperture, slit, cave, den

5 strokesFrequency 1,366JLPT N1Grade 6

On

ケツ

Kun

あな

Nanori

けなしし
穿

put on (to the feet), dig, pierce, drill

9 strokesGrade 9

On

セン

Kun

うが.つは.く

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