Word details

血で血を洗う

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 血で血を洗う.

Dictionary

Entry

血で血を洗うちでちをあらうExpressionGodan verbFreq #39034
1

Idiomatic expression

to engage in a bloody feud; to have a family quarrel; to quarrel with one's own flesh and blood; to wash blood for blood

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

blood

6 strokesFrequency 832JLPT N2Grade 3

On

ケツ

Kun

wash, inquire into, probe

9 strokesFrequency 1,168JLPT N3Grade 6

On

セン

Kun

あら.う

Nanori

あらいらい

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