Word details
食らう
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 食らう.
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Entry
1
Vulgar expression or word
to eat; to drink; to wolf; to knock back
Examples
毒を食らわば皿まで。
As well be hanged for a sheep as a lamb.
2
to receive (e.g. a blow)
Examples
昔は、悪いことをすると、学校の先生から平手をくらったり拳固をもらうことが当たり前だった。
In the past it was perfectly normal to get the back of a teacher's hand or fist as punishment.
3
to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)
Examples
銀行強盗すると懲役１０年食らうぞ。
Bank robbery will cost you ten years in prison.
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