JMdict: 2124980
そうは問屋がおろさない 【そうはとんやがおろさない】
- [exp] things don't work that well in the real world; things seldom go as one wishes; that is expecting too much; it won't be that easy; the wholesaler won't sell it like that
Kanji in this word:
| Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 問 | Question, Ask, Problem | モン | と.う, と.い, とん | 3 |
| 屋 | Roof, House, Shop, Dealer, Seller | オク | や | 3 |