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[ね(寝)·みみ(耳)·に·みず(水)]
nemiminimizu
expression, noun

Root Words:

[ね(寝)·みみ(耳) + に + みず(水)]
nemimi + ni + mizu

English Meaning(s) for 寝耳に水

expression, noun
  1. bolt from the blue; great surprise
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Meanings for each kanji in 寝耳に水

» lie down; sleep; rest; bed; remain unsold
» ear
» water

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Sample Sentences for 寝耳に水

The news hit me like a bolt from the blue.
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It's news to me.
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