貧乏くじを引く、貧乏籤を引く
びんぼうくじをひく
binboukujiwohiku
JMdict entry #2183550
- expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)Godan verb with 'ku' ending to get the short end of the stick; to get the bad end of a bargain
Kanji in this word
Example sentences
僕は貧乏くじをひいた。
boku ha binbou kuji wo hii ta 。
I got the short straw.
貧乏くじを引きたくない。
binbou kuji wo hiki taku nai 。
I don't want to be left holding the bag.