藁をも掴む、藁をもつかむ
わらをもつかむ、ワラをもつかむ
warawomotsukamu
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expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)Godan verb with 'mu' ending
idiomatic expression
to grasp at straws; to resort to desperate measures
see: 藁にもすがる
Kanji in this word
Example sentences
溺れる者は藁をも掴む。
oboreru mono ha wara wo mo tsukamu 。
Drowning men clutch at straws.