足元を見る(あしもとをみる)
JLPT N1 · Ichidan verb (Group 2)
Meaning: to take advantage of weakness
Conjugation
| Form | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| masu-form (polite) | 足元を見ます | あしもとをみます |
| te-form | 足元を見て | あしもとをみて |
| ta-form (past) | 足元を見た | あしもとをみた |
| nai-form (negative) | 足元を見ない | あしもとをみない |
| potential form | 足元を見られる | あしもとをみられる |
Example sentences
- 急いでいると足元を見られる。 — If you're in a hurry, people will take advantage of you.
- 弱みにつけこんで足元を見る。 — He exploits their weakness and takes advantage of it.
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See it used in real works
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