自縄自縛
jijoujibaku
being caught in one's own trap, being hoisted by one's own petard
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  1. jijoujibaku being caught in one's own trap, being hoisted by one's own petard
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Kanji Breakdown
Oneself
On: じ,し Kun: みずか.ら,おの.ずから,おの.ずと
6 strokes N4
Straw Rope, Cord
On: じょう Kun: なわ,ただ.す
15 strokes N1
Truss, Arrest, Bind, Tie, Restrain
On: ばく Kun: しば.る
16 strokes N1
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自縄自縛は〜です。 / 〜の自縄自縛

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