Japanese Word · Intermediate
たらいまわし
passing on and send in circles
Pronunciation: [ta̠ɾa̠ima̠β̞a̠ɕi]
Meaning
passing on and send in circles
Example
患者をたらい回しにする
(for multiple hospitals to) pass on the patient
Practice tips
- Practice たらいまわし out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.