Word details

七重の膝を八重に折る

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 七重の膝を八重に折る.

Dictionary

Entry

七重の膝を八重に折るななえのひざをやえにおるExpressionGodan verb
1

Idiomatic expression

to humbly implore; to beg profusely

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

seven

2 strokesFrequency 115JLPT N4Grade 1

On

シチ

Kun

なななな.つなの

Nanori

しっひち

heavy, important, esteem, respect, heap up, pile up, nest of boxes, -fold

9 strokesFrequency 193JLPT N3Grade 3

On

ジュウチョウ

Kun

おも.いおも.りおも.なうかさ.ねるかさ.なるおも

Nanori

さねしげしげる

knee, lap

15 strokesFrequency 2,320Grade 8

On

シツ

Kun

ひざ

eight, eight radical (no. 12)

2 strokesFrequency 92JLPT N4Grade 1

On

ハチハツ

Kun

や.つやっ.つよう

Nanori

はっやちやつ

fold, break, fracture, bend, yield, submit

7 strokesFrequency 962JLPT N2Grade 4

On

セツシャク

Kun

お.るおりお.り-お.りお.れる

Nanori

せき

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