語感 Dictionary

貧乏くじ

びんぼうくじ

short end of the stick; short straw; unlucky number; blank

Also written 貧乏籤

Meanings

  1. Noun

    short end of the stick; short straw; unlucky number; blank; bad bargain

Example sentences

  • 僕ぼくは貧乏びんぼうくじをひいた。

    I got the short straw.

  • 貧乏びんぼうくじを引ひきたくない。

    I don't want to be left holding the bag.