おごる平家は久しからず
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word おごる平家は久しからず
1
Proverb
pride goes before a fall; pride comes before a fall; the proud Heike family does not last long
Kanji in this Word
平
5 strokes
Frequency: 128
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
even
flat
peace
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヘイ
ビョウ
ヒョウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
たい.ら
たい.らげる
ひら
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
たいら
たら
はち
ひ
ひとし
へ
へん
家
10 strokes
Frequency: 133
JLPT N3
Grade 2
Meanings
house
home
family
professional
expert
performer
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カ
ケ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
いえ
や
うち
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
あり
え
く
つか
べ
久
3 strokes
Frequency: 688
JLPT N2
Grade 5
Meanings
long time
old story
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キュウ
ク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ひさ.しい
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
きゅ
わ
なが
ひさ
ひさし
驕
22 strokes
Meanings
pride
haughtiness
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キョウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おご.る
奢
12 strokes
Meanings
extravagance
luxury
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シャ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おご.る
おご.り
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