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敵を欺くにはまず味方から

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 敵を欺くにはまず味方から

てきをあざむくにはまずみかたから
Expression
Freq #115810
1

Proverb

in fooling the enemy first deceive your allies

Kanji in this Word

15 strokes
Frequency: 1205
JLPT N1
Grade 6

Meanings

enemy
foe
opponent

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
テキ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かたき
あだ
かな.う
12 strokes
Frequency: 1541
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

deceit
cheat
delude

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あざむ.く
8 strokes
Frequency: 442
JLPT N3
Grade 3

Meanings

flavor
taste

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あじ
あじ.わう
4 strokes
Frequency: 46
JLPT N3
Grade 2

Meanings

direction
person
alternative

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ホウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かた
-かた
-がた
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
から
なた
ふさ
まさ
みち
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