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しっぽを掴む 【しっぽをつかむ】

  1. [exp,v5m] to have something on someone; to catch someone out; to trip someone up; to find someone's fault; to get evidence on someone; to get a lead on someone; to grab by the tail
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings Grade
掴 Catch, Seize, Grasp, Hold, Arrest, Capture カク つか.む, つか.まえる, つか.まる