Word details

玉の輿に乗る

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 玉の輿に乗る.

Dictionary

Entry

玉の輿に乗るたまのこしにのるExpressionGodan verbFreq #85341
1

to marry into a family of rank; to marry money

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

玉

jewel, ball

5 strokesFrequency 737JLPT N2Grade 1

On

ギョク

Kun

たまたま--だま

Nanori

おうだん
輿

palanquin, bier, public opinion, the earth

17 strokesGrade 9

On

ヨ

Kun

かごこし
乗

ride, power, multiplication, record, counter for vehicles, board, mount, join

9 strokesFrequency 377JLPT N3Grade 3

On

ジョウショウ

Kun

の.る-の.りの.せる

Nanori

のり

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