Dictionary: “苦杯をなめる”

苦杯をなめる

くはいをなめる

to drink a bitter cup; to have a bitter experience; to suffer a defeat

Kun/On information

苦

On: く
Kun: くる.しい;-ぐる.しい;くる.しむ;くる.しめる;にが.い;にが.る
Stroke count: 8

・suffering

・trial

・worry

・hardship

・feel bitter

・scowl

杯

On: はい
Kun: さかずき
Stroke count: 8

・counter for cupfuls

・wine glass

・glass

・toast