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馬脚

Reading

Kana: ばきゃく
Romaji: bakyaku
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

horse's legs

2

one's true character

See also: 馬脚を露わす

Kanji

Readings: バ、 うま、 うま-、 ま
Meaning: horse
Readings: キャク、 キャ、 カク、 あし
Meanings: skids, leg, undercarriage, lower part, base

Example Sentence

(かれ)もついに馬脚(ばきゃく)()わした。
➥He has finally shown his true colors.
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