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断章取義

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 断章取義.

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Entry

断章取義んしょうしゅぎNoun四字熟語
1

interpreting (and using) a passage without regard to its context

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

severance, decline, refuse, apologize, warn, dismiss, prohibit, decision, judgement, cutting

11 strokesFrequency 338JLPT N2Grade 5

On

ダン

Kun

た.つことわ.るさだ.める

badge, chapter, composition, poem, design

11 strokesFrequency 990JLPT N2Grade 3

On

ショウ

Nanori

あきあきらあやふみ

take, fetch, take up

8 strokesFrequency 122JLPT N2Grade 3

On

シュ

Kun

と.ると.りと.り-とり-ど.り

Nanori

どる

righteousness, justice, morality, honor, loyalty, meaning

13 strokesFrequency 415JLPT N1Grade 5

On

Nanori

ただしちかのりよし

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