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足を引っ張る 【あしをひっぱる】

  1. [exp,v5r] to hold back (someone) from achieving success; to stand in the way of; to sabotage
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings Grade
Leg, Foot, Be Sufficient, Counter For Pairs Of Footwear ソク あし, た.りる, た.る, た.す 1
Pull, Tug, Jerk, Admit, Install, Quote, Refer To イン ひ.く, ひ.き, ひ.き-, -び.き, ひ.ける 2
Lengthen, Counter For Bows & Stringed Instruments, Stretch, Spread, Put Up (tent) チョウ は.る, -は.り, -ば.り 5