Word details

糟を食う

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

Dictionary

Entry

糟を食うかすをくうExpressionGodan verb
1

Idiomatic expression

to be scolded (mainly used theatrically)

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

dregs, sediment, grounds

17 strokes

On

コウソウ

Kun

ぬか

Nanori

かす

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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