足を引っ張る
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 足を引っ張る
1
Idiomatic expression
to hold back (someone) from achieving success; to stand in the way of; to sabotage
Examples
他人の足を引っ張るような真似はやめろ。
Don't stand in other people's way.
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
引
4 strokes
Frequency: 218
JLPT N3
Grade 2
Meanings
pull
tug
jerk
admit
install
quote
refer to
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
イン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ひ.く
ひ.ける
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
いな
ひき
ひけ
びき
張
11 strokes
Frequency: 403
JLPT N2
Grade 5
Meanings
counter for bows & stringed instruments
stretch
spread
put up (tent)
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
チョウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
は.る
-は.り
-ば.り
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
はり
わり
脚
11 strokes
Frequency: 1228
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
skids
leg
undercarriage
lower part
base
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キャク
キャ
カク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あし
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
し
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