足をすくう
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 足をすくう
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.
Kanji in this Word
足
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
あす
おす
たらし
掬
11 strokes
Grade 9
Meanings
scoop up water with the hand
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キク
コク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
きく.す
むす.ぶ
すく.う
たなごころ
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