隅に置けない

Reading

Kana: すみにおけない

Romaji: suminiokenai

Definition

exp

1

witty and knowing; not to be underestimated; smooth operator

Kanji

隅

Readings: グウ、 すみ

Meanings: corner, nook

置

Readings: チ、 お.く、 -お.き

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

Example Sentence

彼女(かのじょ)は妻(つま)？あなたも隅(すみ)に置(お)けないわねえ。

➥She's your wife? There's more to you than meets the eye.