やをう【ひやめしをくう】

    expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.); Godan verb with 'u' ending
  1. to depend on someone for food and lodgingidiomatic expression
  2. to be treated coldly; to be kept in a low positionidiomatic expression
Forms
  • やをう【ひやめしをくう】
  • ひやめしをくう
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. to depend on someone for food and lodging
    2. This phrase is used to describe a situation where someone relies on another person for their basic needs, such as food and shelter, often implying a lack of independence or autonomy.
    He is depending on his parents for food and lodging.
    I decided to stay at my friend's house and depend on them for food and lodging.
  2. to be treated coldly; to be kept in a low position
    3. This meaning expresses the idea of being regarded with indifference or being marginalized in social settings, often suggesting a lack of respect or importance.
    He is being treated coldly at the company.
    I proposed the plan, but no one paid attention, and I ended up being marginalized.
Generated collocations (experimental)
to depend on someone for food and lodgingto eat cold rice (figuratively means to be treated coldly)to be made to eat cold rice (to be treated with disdain)ようtreatment like cold rice (to be treated poorly)to spend time in a low positionto make someone live in a lowly mannerto hold a low position and depend on others
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