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君子
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 君子.
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Entry
1
man of virtue; wise man; (true) gentleman
Examples
君子が恐れて踏み込まぬ所へも愚者は突入する。
Fools rush in where angels fear to tread.
2
person of high rank
3
the four gentlemen (plum, chrysanthemum, orchid, and bamboo)
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