JMdict: 1881280

芝居を打つ 【しばいをうつ】

  1. [exp,v5t] to play a trick; to put up a false show; to deceive someone
  2. [exp,v5t] to put on a play; to present a play; to give a play
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings
芝 Turf, Lawn シ しば
居 Reside, To Be, Exist, Live With キョ, コ い.る, -い, お.る
打 Strike, Hit, Knock, Pound, Dozen ダ, ダアス う.つ, う.ち-, ぶ.つ