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正鵠を射る

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 正鵠を射る

せいこくをいる
Expression
Ichidan verb
Freq #55369
1

to hit the mark; to hit the nail on the head

Kanji in this Word

5 strokes
Frequency: 143
JLPT N3
Grade 1

Meanings

correct
justice
righteous
10**40

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セイ
ショウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ただ.しい
ただ.す
まさ
まさ.に
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
おお
くに
まさし
ただし
18 strokes
Frequency: 2292

Meanings

swan

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コク
コウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
くぐい
まと
10 strokes
Frequency: 937
JLPT N1
Grade 6

Meanings

shoot
shine into
onto
archery

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シャ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
い.る
さ.す
う.つ
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