JMdict: 2119830
足を引っ張る 【あしをひっぱる】
- [exp,v5r] to hold back (someone) from achieving success; to stand in the way of; to sabotage
Kanji in this word:
Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings |
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足 | Leg, Foot, Be Sufficient, Counter For Pairs Of Footwear | ソク | あし, た.りる, た.る, た.す |
引 | Pull, Tug, Jerk, Admit, Install, Quote, Refer To | イン | ひ.く, ひ.き, ひ.き-, -び.き, ひ.ける |
張 | Lengthen, Counter For Bows & Stringed Instruments, Stretch, Spread, Put Up (tent) | チョウ | は.る, -は.り, -ば.り |