ほじる

穿 る

  1. Godan verb with 'ru' ending, transitive verb

    to dig up, to dig out, to pick (nose, teeth, etc.), to clean (ears)
    word usually written using kana alone
    colloquial

    • 審判の方をちらりと睨むが、審判は涼しい顔して鼻クソをほじっていやがった。「ちくしょう、八百長かよ・・・」
      I shot a look in the referee's direction, but he was putting on a calm face while picking his nose. "Dammit, the fight's a fixup!?"

  2. Godan verb with 'ru' ending, transitive verb

    to pry into, to examine closely, to dredge up
    word usually written using kana alone
    colloquial