JMdict: 2105480
猫も杓子も 【ねこもしゃくしも】
- [exp] every Tom, Dick and Harry; any one or thing; even a cat and a ladle
Kanji in this word:
Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings | Grade |
---|---|---|---|---|
猫 | Cat | ビョウ | ねこ | |
杓 | Ladle, Scoop | シャク, チョウ, テキ, ヒョウ | ひしゃく | |
子 | Child, Sign Of The Rat, 11pm-1am, First Sign Of Chinese Zodiac | シ, ス, ツ | こ, -こ, ね | 1 |