藁にもすがる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 藁にもすがる
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Idiomatic expression
to grasp at straws; to resort to desperate measures
Kanji in this Word
藁
17 strokes
Frequency: 2488
Grade 9
Meanings
straw
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
わら
縋
16 strokes
Meanings
cling
hang on
depend
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ツイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
すが.る
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