Word details
肩透かしを食う
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 肩透かしを食う.
Dictionary
Entry
1
Idiomatic expression
to suffer a disappointment; to feel let down
2
Idiomatic expression
to have one's attack (question, etc.) sidestepped; to be given the slip
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
肩
shoulder
8 strokesFrequency 1,215JLPT N2Grade 8
On
ケン
Kun
かた
透
transparent, permeate, filter, penetrate
9 strokesFrequency 1,035JLPT N1Grade 8
On
トウ
Kun
す.くす.かすす.けるとう.るとう.す
Nanori
とおる
食
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
喰
eat, drink, receive (a blow), (kokuji)
12 strokesGrade 9
Kun
く.うく.らう
Nanori
じき
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