Word details
家柄より芋茎
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 家柄より芋茎.
Dictionary
Entry
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Proverb; Jocular, humorous term
having food on the table is more important than having a high social standing; taro stems over family status
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
家
house, home, family, professional, expert, performer
10 strokesFrequency 133JLPT N3Grade 2
On
カケ
Kun
いえやうち
Nanori
ありえくつかべ
柄
design, pattern, build, nature, character, handle, crank, grip, knob, shaft
9 strokesFrequency 1,140JLPT N1Grade 8
On
ヘイ
Kun
がらえつか
Nanori
からら
芋
taro, yam, tuber
6 strokesFrequency 2,418JLPT N1Grade 8
On
ウ
Kun
いも
茎
stalk, stem
8 strokesFrequency 2,013JLPT N1Grade 8
On
ケイキョウ
Kun
くき
幹
tree trunk, main part, talent, capability
13 strokesFrequency 364JLPT N1Grade 5
On
カン
Kun
みき
Nanori
つよしまさもとえだきくるたかしつねともみもときよしより
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