Word details

玉磨かざれば光なし

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 玉磨かざれば光なし.

Dictionary

Entry

玉磨かざれば光なしたまみがかざればひかりなしExpression
1

Proverb

success does not come from talent alone; an uncut gem does not sparkle

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

jewel, ball

5 strokesFrequency 737JLPT N2Grade 1

On

ギョク

Kun

たまたま--だま

Nanori

おうだん

grind, polish, scour, improve, brush (teeth)

16 strokesFrequency 1,608JLPT N2Grade 8

On

Kun

みが.くす.る

Nanori

おさむ

ray, light

6 strokesFrequency 527JLPT N3Grade 2

On

コウ

Kun

ひか.るひかり

Nanori

あきあきらこおてるひこみつ

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