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足元をすくう

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

足元を掬う
あしもとをすくう
Expression
Godan verb
Freq #47000
1

Incorr. var. of 足を掬う

to trip someone up; to pull the carpet from under

Kanji in this Word

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
あす
おす
たらし
4 strokes
Frequency: 192
JLPT N3
Grade 2

Meanings

beginning
former time
origin

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ゲン
ガン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
もと
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
ちか
はじめ
はる
ゆき
よし
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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