JMdict: 2839899
地雷を踏む 【じらいをふむ】
- [exp,v5m] to step on a landmine
- [exp,v5m] to really step in it; to screw up; to open up a can of worms
Kanji in this word:
| Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 地 | Ground, Earth | チ, ジ | 2 | |
| 雷 | Thunder, Lightning Bolt | ライ | かみなり, いかずち, いかづち | |
| 踏 | Step, Trample, Carry Through, Appraise, Evade Payment | トウ | ふ.む, ふ.まえる |