A2
Idiom
Formal
Meaning
To be far inferior to someone or something else.
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Cultural Background
This phrase is a classic example of 'kenkyo' (humility), a core Japanese value.
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Use with caution
Don't use this to insult others; it's best for self-deprecation or objective comparison.
Meaning
To be far inferior to someone or something else.
💡
Use with caution
Don't use this to insult others; it's best for self-deprecation or objective comparison.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct particle.
彼の才能は、天才の足元＿＿＿及ばない。
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: も
The idiom is '足元にも及ばない'.
🎉 Score: /1
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises
Fill in the blank with the correct particle.
Fill Blank
A2
彼の才能は、天才の足元＿＿＿及ばない。
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: も
The idiom is '足元にも及ばない'.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, you can use it for products, technology, or performance.
Related Phrases
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遠く及ばない
synonymFar from reaching
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