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隙をつく

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 隙をつく.

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Entry

隙をつく隙を突くすきをつくExpressionGodan verbFreq #14653
1

to exploit a gap (in attention, security, etc.); to catch off guard

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

隙

crevice, fissure, discord, opportunity, leisure

13 strokesGrade 8

On

ゲキキャクケキ

Kun

すきす.くす.かすひま
突

stab, protruding, thrust, pierce, prick, collision, sudden

8 strokesFrequency 521JLPT N2Grade 8

On

トツカ

Kun

つ.く

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