Meaning of 左前(ひだりまえ) in Japanese

左前
Kana Reading
ひだりまえ
Romaji
hidarimae
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    going badly (one's business, one's fortune, the economy); being in a bad financial situation
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    wearing a kimono with the right side tucked under the left (normally used only for the dead)

Related Kanji

左 JLPT 5

5 strokes

left

On'Yomi: サ, シャ

Kun'Yomi: ひだり

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前 JLPT 5

9 strokes

in front, before

On'Yomi: ゼン

Kun'Yomi: まえ, -まえ

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