Word details

点滴穿石

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 点滴穿石.

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Entry

点滴穿石てんてきせんせきExpression四字熟語Freq #274811
1

constant dripping wears away the stone; little strokes fell great oaks; limited strength, when persistently applied, can accomplish great feats

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

spot, point, mark, speck, decimal point

9 strokesFrequency 165JLPT N2Grade 2

On

テン

Kun

つ.けるつ.くた.てるさ.すとぼ.すとも.すぼち

drip, drop

14 strokesFrequency 2,019JLPT N2Grade 8

On

テキ

Kun

しずくしたた.る
穿

put on (to the feet), dig, pierce, drill

9 strokesGrade 9

On

セン

Kun

うが.つは.く

stone

5 strokesFrequency 342JLPT N2Grade 1

On

セキシャクコク

Kun

いし

Nanori

いさいすいわせっく

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