Word details
提灯に釣鐘
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 提灯に釣鐘.
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Idiomatic expression; Rare term
two ill-matched things; two poorly balanced things; temple bells to paper lanterns
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
提
propose, take along, carry in hand
12 strokesFrequency 254JLPT N1Grade 5
On
テイチョウダイ
Kun
さ.げる
灯
lamp, a light, light, counter for lights
6 strokesFrequency 1,605JLPT N2Grade 4
On
トウ
Kun
ひほ-ともしびとも.すあかり
釣
angling, fish, catch, allure, ensnare
11 strokesFrequency 1,542JLPT N1Grade 8
On
チョウ
Kun
つ.るつ.りつ.り-
Nanori
つり
鐘
bell, gong, chimes
20 strokesFrequency 1,681JLPT N1Grade 8
On
ショウ
Kun
かね
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