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隅に置けない

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 隅に置けない

すみにおけない
Expression
Freq #52113
1

witty and knowing; not to be underestimated; smooth operator

Examples
彼女は妻?あなたも隅に置けないわねえ。
She's your wife? There's more to you than meets the eye.

Kanji in this Word

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
13 strokes
Frequency: 277
JLPT N2
Grade 4

Meanings

placement
put
set
deposit
leave behind
keep
employ
pawn

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
お.く
-お.き
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
おき
おけ
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