Word details
棺を蓋いて事定まる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 棺を蓋いて事定まる.
Dictionary
Entry
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Idiomatic expression
a person's worth is assessed only when their coffin is sealed
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
棺
coffin, casket
12 strokesFrequency 2,161JLPT N1Grade 8
On
カン
蓋
cover, lid, flap
14 strokesFrequency 2,388Grade 8
On
ガイカイコウ
Kun
ふたけだ.しおお.うかさかこう
事
matter, thing, fact, business, reason, possibly
8 strokesFrequency 18JLPT N3Grade 3
On
ジズ
Kun
ことつか.うつか.える
Nanori
ろ
定
determine, fix, establish, decide
8 strokesFrequency 48JLPT N2Grade 3
On
テイジョウ
Kun
さだ.めるさだ.まるさだ.か
Nanori
さた
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