Meaning of 二足の草鞋 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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二足の草鞋, 二束の草鞋
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Kana Readingにそくのわらじ
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Romajinisokunowaraji
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- Meaning
- many irons in the fire; engaged in two trades at the same time; wearing two hats
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Example Sentences
二足の草鞋, 二束の草鞋, にそくのわらじ used in context
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bundle, sheaf, ream, tie in bundles, govern, manage, control
On: ソク
Kun: たば, たば.ねる, つか, つか.ねる
7 strokes
leg, foot, be sufficient, counter for pairs of footwear
On: ソク
Kun: あし, た.りる, た.る, た.す
7 strokes
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