Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 自縄自縛(じじょうじばく) in Japanese

自縄自縛
Kana Reading
じじょうじばく
Romaji
jijōjibaku
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    being caught in one's own trap


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

16 strokes

truss, arrest, bind, tie, restrain

On'Yomi: バク

Kun'Yomi: しば.る

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JLPT 1

15 strokes

straw rope, cord

On'Yomi: ジョウ

Kun'Yomi: なわ, ただ.す

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JLPT 4

6 strokes

oneself

On'Yomi: ジ, シ

Kun'Yomi: みずか.ら, おの.ずから, おの.ずと

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