Word details
偕老同穴
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 偕老同穴
Dictionary
Entry
1
かいろうどうけつ only; Yojijukugo
happy life partnership; living faithfully together till death
2
Word usually written using kana alone
Venus's flower basket (Euplectella aspergillum)
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
偕
11 strokes
Frequency: 2466
Meanings
together
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ともに
老
6 strokes
Frequency: 803
JLPT N2
Grade 4
Meanings
old man
old age
grow old
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ロウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
お.いる
ふ.ける
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
えび
おい
び
同
6 strokes
Frequency: 15
JLPT N3
Grade 2
Meanings
same
agree
equal
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ドウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おな.じ
穴
5 strokes
Frequency: 1366
JLPT N1
Grade 6
Meanings
hole
aperture
slit
cave
den
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ケツ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あな
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
けな
しし
な
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