知恵負け
chiemake
being too clever (for one's own good), getting done in by one's own cleverness
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  1. chiemake being too clever (for one's own good), getting done in by one's own cleverness
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Kanji Breakdown
Know, Wisdom
On: ち Kun: し.る,し.らせる
8 strokes N4
Favor, Blessing, Grace, Kindness
On: けい,え Kun: めぐ.む,めぐ.み
10 strokes N1
Defeat, Negative, -, Minus, Bear, Owe, Assume A Responsibility
On: ふ Kun: ま.ける,ま.かす,お.う
9 strokes N3
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知恵負けは〜です。 / 〜の知恵負け

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