Word details

隅に置けない

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

Dictionary

Entry

隅に置けないすみにおけないExpressionFreq #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.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

corner, nook

12 strokesFrequency 1,601JLPT N2Grade 8

On

グウ

Kun

すみ

placement, put, set, deposit, leave behind, keep, employ, pawn

13 strokesFrequency 277JLPT N2Grade 4

On

Kun

お.く-お.き

Nanori

おきおけ

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