Japanese dictionary

Dictionary: “泡を食う”

泡を食う

あわをくう

to be flurried; to be confused; to lose one's head

Example sentence

He was confused by a sudden question.

Kanji details

Kun/On information

泡
On
ほう
Kun
あわ
Stroke count
8

・bubbles

・foam

・suds

・froth

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食
On
しょく;じき
Kun
く.う;く.らう;た.べる;は.む
Stroke count
9

・eat

・food

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