Definition of 二足のわらじ (にそくのわらじ)

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二足のわらじ

にそくのわらじ

nisokunowaraji

expression
many irons in the fire, engaged in two trades at the same time, wearing two hats(idiom )
Other readings:
二足の草鞋【にそくのわらじ】
二束の草鞋【にそくのわらじ】[1]
Notes:
  1. word containing irregular kanji usage
Related Kanji
two, two radical (no. 7)
leg, foot, be sufficient, counter for pairs of footwear
grass, weeds, herbs, pasture, write, draft
straw sandals
bundle, sheaf, ream, tie in bundles, govern, manage, control
Example sentences(showing 1 results)

He tried to play two roles at the same time and failed