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足元をすくう

足元を掬う

Reading

Kana: あしもとをすくう
Romaji: ashimotowosukuu
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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1

to trip someone up; to pull the carpet from under

Note: incorr. var. of 足を掬う
See also: 足をすくう (reading あしをすくう)

Kanji

足
Readings: ソク、 あし、 た.りる、 た.る、 た.す
Meanings: leg, foot, be sufficient, counter for pairs of footwear
元
Readings: ゲン、 ガン、 もと
Meanings: beginning, former time, origin
掬
Readings: キク、 コク、 きく.す、 むす.ぶ、 すく.う、 たなごころ
Meaning: scoop up water with the hand

Example Sentence

彼(かれ)はいつも人(ひと)の足元(あしもと)をすくおうとする。
➥He always tries to trip people up.
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