沐猴にして冠す
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 沐猴にして冠す
1
Idiomatic expression
to only look the part (but otherwise be wholly unsuited for it); a monkey wearing a crown
Kanji in this Word
沐
7 strokes
Meanings
wash
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
モク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
もく.する
あら.う
猴
12 strokes
Meanings
monkey
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
さる
冠
9 strokes
Frequency: 1503
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
crown
best
peerless
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かんむり
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
か
かっぷ
まさる
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