Word details

肩透かしを食らう

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 肩透かしを食らう.

Dictionary

Entry

肩透かしを食らうかたすかしをくらうExpressionGodan verbFreq #45973
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

shoulder

8 strokesFrequency 1,215JLPT N2Grade 8

On

ケン

Kun

かた

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

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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