This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

揚げ足を取る

揚げ足をとる、 挙げ足を取る、 挙げ足をとる

Reading

Kana: あげあしをとる
Romaji: ageashiwotoru
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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1

to find fault with someone; to flame someone; to trip up somebody

Kanji

Readings: ヨウ、 あ.げる、 -あ.げ、 あ.がる
Meanings: raise, elevate, hoist, praise, extol, fry in deep fat
Readings: ソク、 あし、 た.りる、 た.る、 た.す
Meanings: leg, foot, be sufficient, counter for pairs of footwear
Readings: シュ、 と.る、 と.り、 と.り-、 とり、 -ど.り
Meanings: take, fetch, take up
Readings: キョ、 あ.げる、 あ.がる、 こぞ.る
Meanings: raise, plan, project, behavior, actions