Word details

月満つれば則ち虧く

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 月満つれば則ち虧く

Dictionary

Entry

つきみつればすなわちかく
Expression
1

Proverb

every tide has its ebb

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

4 strokes
Frequency: 23
JLPT N4
Grade 1

Meanings

month
moon

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ゲツ
ガツ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つき
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
おと
がっ
ずき
もり
12 strokes
Frequency: 515
JLPT N2
Grade 4

Meanings

full
fullness
enough
satisfy

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
マン
バン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
み.ちる
み.つ
み.たす
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
みち
みつ
みつる
9 strokes
Frequency: 753
JLPT N2
Grade 5

Meanings

rule
law
follow
based on
model after

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ソク
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
のっと.る
のり
すなわち
17 strokes

Meanings

wane (moon)

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
か.ける

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