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[じ(地)·らい(雷)]
jirai
noun

English Meaning(s) for 地雷

noun
  1. land mine
  2. topic that sets someone off; sensitive topic; taboo topic; trigger
  3. something that seems fine at first but turns out to be very bad (e.g. product, business); booby trap; pitfall
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Definition and Synonyms for 地雷

Ground-Emplaced Mine an explosive mine hidden underground
Synonyms: 仕掛け地雷, 地雷
Ground-Emplaced Mine explodes when stepped on or driven over
Synonyms: 仕掛け地雷, 地雷

Meanings for each kanji in 地雷

» ground; earth
» thunder; lightning bolt

Categories 地雷 is a member of

Mine explosive device that explodes on contact
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Sample Sentences for 地雷

He drove over a land mine and his jeep blew up.
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