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貧乏くじを引く、貧乏籤を引く びんぼうくじをひく binboukujiwohiku

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  1. 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

poverty, poor
destitution, scarce, limited
pull, tug, jerk

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.

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