JMdict: 2270850
天に唾する 【てんにつばする】
- [exp,vs-s] to harm oneself as a result of trying to harm someone else; to cut off one's nose to spite one's face; to spit at the sky
Kanji in this word:
| Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 天 | Heavens, Sky, Imperial | テン | あまつ, あめ, あま- | 1 |
| 唾 | Saliva, Sputum | ダ, タ | つば, つばき |