Word details

足をすくう

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 足をすくう.

Dictionary

Entry

足をすくう足を掬うあしをすくうExpressionGodan verbFreq #38192
1

Idiomatic expression

to trip someone up; to pull the carpet from under

Examples
波に足をすくわれた
The waves carried me off my feet.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

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

あすおすたらし

scoop up water with the hand

11 strokesGrade 9

On

キクコク

Kun

きく.すむす.ぶすく.うたなごころ

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