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