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徳は孤ならず必ず隣あり

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 徳は孤ならず必ず隣あり.

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Entry

徳は孤ならず必ず隣ありとくはこならずかならずとなりありExpressionFreq #282634
1

Proverb; From The Analects of Confucius

the virtuous man will not long remain lonely

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

benevolence, virtue, goodness, commanding respect

14 strokesFrequency 1,091JLPT N1Grade 4

On

トク

Nanori

あつなるのりゆきよし

orphan, alone

9 strokesFrequency 1,239JLPT N1Grade 8

On

invariably, certain, inevitable

5 strokesFrequency 265JLPT N2Grade 4

On

ヒツ

Kun

かなら.ず

neighboring

16 strokesFrequency 1,083JLPT N1Grade 8

On

リン

Kun

とな.るとなり

Nanori

ちか

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