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[びん(貧)·ぼう(乏)·く·じ]
binboukuji
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

[びん(貧)·ぼう(乏)·くじ(籤)]
binboukuji
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[びん(貧)·ぼう(乏)·くじ(鬮)]
binboukuji
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Root Words:

[びん(貧)·ぼう(乏) + くじ]
binbou + kuji

English Meaning(s) for 貧乏くじ

noun
  1. short end of the stick; short straw; unlucky number; blank; bad bargain
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Meanings for each kanji in 貧乏くじ

» poverty; poor
» destitution; scarce; limited

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Sample Sentences for 貧乏くじ

I don't want to be left holding the bag.
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I got the short straw.
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