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お膝元

おひざもと

Readings

おひざもと

Meanings

  1. 1.
    nbeside a nobleman; close aid (of a nobleman, etc.)
  2. 2.
    nplace where a high ranking person resides; one's own city (of a shogun, lord, etc.); Imperial capital; Imperial court; (shogun's) headquarters
  3. 3.
    nplace under one's direct control; one's own turf; one's own backyard

Kanji breakdown

膝
15 strokesGrade 8
元
N34 strokesGrade 2

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お膝元おひざもと

beside a nobleman; close aid (of a nobleman, etc.); place where a high ranking person resides; one's own city (of a shogun, lord, etc.); place under one's direct control; one's own turf

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