塞翁が馬
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 塞翁が馬
1
Proverb
the future is unpredictable; inscrutable are the ways of heaven; the irony of fate
Kanji in this Word
塞
13 strokes
Grade 8
Meanings
close
shut
cover
block
obstruct
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ソク
サイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ふさ.ぐ
とりで
み.ちる
翁
10 strokes
Frequency: 2064
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
venerable old man
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
オウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おきな
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
お
おな
馬
10 strokes
Frequency: 639
JLPT N2
Grade 2
Meanings
horse
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
バ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
うま
うま-
ま
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
た
ばん
め
も
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