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蛇足

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 蛇足

そく
Noun
~の Adj.
Freq #43232
1

redundancy; superfluity; useless addition

Kanji in this Word

11 strokes
Frequency: 1721
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

snake
serpent
hard drinker

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ジャ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
へび
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
あぶ
7 strokes
Frequency: 343
JLPT N4
Grade 1

Meanings

leg
foot
be sufficient
counter for pairs of footwear

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ソク
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あし
た.りる
た.る
た.す
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
あす
おす
たらし
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