JMdict: 2834913
泥棒に追い銭 【どろぼうにおいせん】
- [exp] throwing good money after bad
Kanji in this word:
Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings | Grade |
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泥 | Mud, Mire, Adhere To, Be Attached To | デイ, ナイ, デ, ニ | どろ, なず.む | |
棒 | Rod, Stick, Cane, Pole, Club, Line | ボウ | 6 | |
追 | Chase, Drive Away, Follow, Pursue, Meanwhile | ツイ | お.う | 3 |
銭 | Coin, .01 Yen, Money | セン, ゼン | ぜに, すき | 5 |