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浮き足 【うきあし】

  1. [n] standing on the balls of the feet; unsteady step
  2. [n] being unsettled; being restless; being ready to flee
  3. [n] high volatility (in the market); severe fluctuation
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Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings Grade
浮 Floating, Float, Rise To Surface フ う.く, う.かれる, う.かぶ, む, う.かべる
足 Leg, Foot, Be Sufficient, Counter For Pairs Of Footwear ソク あし, た.りる, た.る, た.す 1