風下にいる

かざしもにいる

Also written かざしたにいる, 風下に居る

Meanings

1. Expression, Ichidan verb to take a backseat (to someone); to fall behind (someone); to be at a disadvantage; to be in a weak position (literally: to be downwind) See also: 風下に立つ (かざしもにたつ).
2. to be under someone's influence; to imitate someone's style; to follow someone's customs

Kanji

• 風 wind. Read as かざ.
• 下 down. Read as しも.

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