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泣きっ面に蜂 【なきつらにはち】

  1. [exp,n] making matters worse; adding insult to injury; bees to a tearful face
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings Grade
Cry, Weep, Moan キュウ な.く 4
Mask, Face, Features, Surface メン, ベン おも, おもて, つら 3
Bee, Wasp, Hornet ホウ はち