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手に負えない 【てにおえない】

  1. [exp,adj-i] too much for one to handle; beyond one's capacity; unmanageable; uncontrollable; incorrigible; obstreperous
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings
手 Hand シュ, ズ て, て-, -て, た-
負 Defeat, Negative, -, Minus, Bear, Owe, Assume A Responsibility フ ま.ける, ま.かす, お.う