虱潰し
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
虱潰し
Noun
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noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
word usually written using kana alone
very thorough search (for contraband, escaped convict, etc.);fine-tooth-comb search;exhaustive search;scouring
救援隊は子供をしらみつぶしに捜した。
The rescue worker searched the area, looking for the child.
Other forms
しらみ潰し 【しらみつぶし】 (search-only kanji form) · 蝨潰し 【しらみつぶし】 (search-only kanji form)