風かざ下しもに立たつ
Meanings
Expression
Verb (5-dan, つ)
Idiomatic
1. to take a backseat (to someone); to fall behind (someone); to be at a disadvantage; to be in a weak position; (lit.) to stand downwind
Kanji used
wind
below
standing up
Composed of
leeward; lee; downwind
to stand (up); to rise; to stand (in a position; of a person, tree, building, etc.); to be situated (in, on); to be (in difficulties, the lead, etc.); to put oneself (in a position or situation); to leave (to do something)