Word details

虎の尾を踏む

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 虎の尾を踏む.

Dictionary

Entry

虎の尾を踏むトラの尾を踏むとらの尾を踏むとらのおをふむ (虎の尾を踏む/とらの尾を踏む)トラのおをふむ (トラの尾を踏む)ExpressionGodan verbFreq #84374
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Idiomatic expression

to play with fire; to do something very dangerous; to take a great risk; to step on a tiger's tail

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

tiger, drunkard

8 strokesFrequency 1,653JLPT N1Grade 8

On

Kun

とら

Nanori

たけ

tail, end, counter for fish, lower slope of mountain

7 strokesFrequency 875JLPT N1Grade 8

On

Kun

step, trample, carry through, appraise, evade payment

15 strokesFrequency 723JLPT N1Grade 8

On

トウ

Kun

ふ.むふ.まえる

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