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二足の草鞋 【にそくのわらじ】

  1. [exp,n] being engaged in two trades at the same time; wearing two hats; having two irons in the fire; two pairs of straw sandals
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings Grade
二 Two, Two Radical (no. 7) ニ, ジ ふた, ふた.つ, ふたたび 1
足 Leg, Foot, Be Sufficient, Counter For Pairs Of Footwear ソク あし, た.りる, た.る, た.す 1
草 Grass, Weeds, Herbs, Pasture, Write, Draft ソウ くさ, くさ-, -ぐさ 1
鞋 Straw Sandals アイ, カイ わらじ, くつ