Word details

パンドラの箱を開ける

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word パンドラの箱を開ける.

Dictionary

Entry

パンドラの箱を開けるパンドラのはこをあけるExpressionIchidan verbFreq #97728
1

Idiomatic expression

to open (up) a Pandora's box

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

box, chest, case, bin, railway car

15 strokesFrequency 1,357JLPT N2Grade 3

On

ソウ

Kun

はこ

open, unfold, unseal

12 strokesFrequency 59JLPT N3Grade 3

On

カイ

Kun

ひら.くひら.き-びら.きひら.けるあ.くあ.ける

Nanori

はるひらき

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