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亀の甲より年の功

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 亀の甲より年の功

かめのこうよりとしのこう
Expression
Freq #108548
1

Proverb

the older, the wiser

Kanji in this Word

11 strokes
Frequency: 1353
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

tortoise
turtle

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キュウ
キン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かめ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
ひさ
ひさし
5 strokes
Frequency: 1073
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

armor
high (voice)
A grade
first class
former
instep
carapace

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コウ
カン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
きのえ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
かぶと
まさ
まさる
6 strokes
Frequency: 6
JLPT N4
Grade 1

Meanings

year
counter for years

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ネン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
とし
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
5 strokes
Frequency: 857
JLPT N1
Grade 4

Meanings

achievement
merits
success
honor
credit

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
いさお
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
いさ
かつ
くぬ
ぐう
こと
つとむ
とし
のり
よし
7 strokes
Grade 9

Meanings

threat
long ages

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コウ
ゴウ
キョウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おびや.かす
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