重箱の隅をほじくる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 重箱の隅をほじくる
1
Idiomatic expression
to nitpick; to complain about trifles
Kanji in this Word
重
9 strokes
Frequency: 193
JLPT N3
Grade 3
Meanings
heavy
important
esteem
respect
heap up
pile up
nest of boxes
-fold
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ジュウ
チョウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
え
おも.い
おも.り
おも.なう
かさ.ねる
かさ.なる
おも
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
さね
しげ
しげる
箱
15 strokes
Frequency: 1357
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
box
chest
case
bin
railway car
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ソウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
はこ
隅
12 strokes
Frequency: 1601
JLPT N2
Grade 8
Meanings
corner
nook
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
グウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
すみ
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