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時を稼ぐ (ときをかせぐ) — to play for time | Kumi Dictionary

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時を稼ぐ

時を稼ぐ

時ときを稼かせぐ

to play for time

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ときをかせぐ

Verb

1.

to play for time, to use delaying tactics

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Kanji that make up this word

とき・-どき…(3)

かせ.ぐ…(1)

earnings・work・earn money

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