Japanese dictionary

Dictionary: “鬼のいぬまに洗濯”

鬼のいぬまに洗濯

おにのいぬまにせんたく

playing while the cat is away; taking a break while the boss is out; doing what one wants when one is (finally) alone

Kanji details

Kun/On information

鬼
On
き
Kun
おに;おに-
Stroke count
10

・ghost

・devil

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洗
On
せん
Kun
あら.う
Stroke count
9

・wash

・inquire into

・probe

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濯
On
たく
Kun
すす.ぐ;ゆす.ぐ
Stroke count
17

・laundry

・wash

・pour on

・rinse

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