JMdict: 2140170

二階から目薬 【にかいからめぐすり】

  1. [exp,n] frustratingly difficult task; (applying) eyedrops from the second floor
  2. [exp,n] roundabout and inefficient way; something totally ineffective
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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
階 Storey, Stair, Counter For Storeys Of A Building カイ きざはし 3
目 Eye, Class, Look, Insight, Experience, Care, Favor モク, ボク め, -め, ま- 1
薬 Medicine, Chemical, Enamel, Gunpowder, Benefit ヤク くすり 3