池魚の殃
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 池魚の殃
1
Idiomatic expression
collateral damage; getting embroiled in someone else's dispute; having a fire spread to one's own house
Kanji in this Word
池
6 strokes
Frequency: 827
JLPT N3
Grade 2
Meanings
pond
cistern
pool
reservoir
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
チ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
いけ
魚
11 strokes
Frequency: 1208
JLPT N4
Grade 2
Meanings
fish
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ギョ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
うお
さかな
-ざかな
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
い
殃
9 strokes
Meanings
misfortune
disaster
calamity
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
オウ
ヨウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
わざわい
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