Word details

足元をすくう

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

Dictionary

Entry

足元をすくう足元を掬うあしもとをすくうExpressionGodan verbFreq #47000
1

Incorr. var. of 足を掬う

to trip someone up; to pull the carpet from under

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
元

beginning, former time, origin

4 strokesFrequency 192JLPT N3Grade 2

On

ゲンガン

Kun

もと

Nanori

ちかはじめはるゆきよし
掬

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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