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足がもつれる

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 足がもつれる.

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Entry

足がもつれる足が縺れるあしがもつれるExpressionIchidan verb
1

to trip (over one's own feet); to stumble

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

足

leg, foot, be sufficient, counter for pairs of footwear

7 strokesFrequency 343JLPT N4Grade 1

On

ソク

Kun

あした.りるた.るた.す

Nanori

ああすおすたらし
縺

tangle, knot, fasten, fetter

17 strokes

On

レン

Kun

もつ.れる

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