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藪から棒

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 藪から棒

やぶから棒
やぶからぼう
Expression
Noun
Freq #91146
1

bolt from the blue; unforeseen event; complete surprise

Kanji in this Word

19 strokes

Meanings

thicket
bush
underbrush
grove

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ソウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
やぶ
12 strokes
Frequency: 1455
JLPT N2
Grade 6

Meanings

rod
stick
cane
pole
club
line

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ボウ
📝

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