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ねくび 寝首をかく
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Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'ku' ending
1. to cut off the head of a sleeping person; to assassinate someone while they sleep​
  • いつ
  • ねくび寝首を掻かれる
  • か
  • わかった
  • もの
  • ではありません
    • 。
There's no telling when she'll stab you in the back.
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'ku' ending
2. to catch someone off their guard by setting traps​
Other forms
寝首を掻く 【ねくびをかく】

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