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寝た子を起こす 【ねたこをおこす】

  1. [exp,v5s] to disturb the water; to wake a sleeping dog; to wake a sleeping child
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings
寝 Lie Down, Sleep, Rest, Bed, Remain Unsold シン ね.る, ね.かす, い.ぬ, みたまや, や.める
子 Child, Sign Of The Rat, 11pm-1am, First Sign Of Chinese Zodiac シ, ス, ツ こ, -こ, ね
起 Rouse, Wake Up, Get Up キ お.きる, お.こる, お.こす, おこ.す, た.つ