Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 足を棒にして(あしをぼうにして) in Japanese

足を棒にして
Kana Reading
あしをぼうにして
Romaji
ashiwobōnishite
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
    Meaning
    (e.g. to walk, stand, etc., until) one's legs turn to lead; (doing something) until one's legs tire and stiffen
    Example sentence
    足を棒にして探しても、気に入るものがありませんでした。 Even walking till my legs turned to lead I couldn't find one that I liked.

Examples of 足を棒にして, あしをぼうにして in a sentence

Kanji in this word

棒 JLPT 2

12 strokes

rod, stick, cane, pole, club, line

On'Yomi: ボウ

Kun'Yomi:

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足 JLPT 5

7 strokes

leg, foot, be sufficient, counter for pairs of footwear

On'Yomi: ソク

Kun'Yomi: あし, た.りる, た.る, た.す

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