瓢箪から駒
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 瓢箪から駒
1
Idiomatic expression
something appearing from a place one wouldn't expect; something said as a joke actually happening; a horse from a gourd
Examples
瓢箪から駒って言うのかな、知人の紹介で就職決まっちゃったんだよ。
I just got a great job because of an introduction from a friend. Sometimes things happen when you least expect it.
2
Idiomatic expression
something impossible; something ridiculous
Kanji in this Word
瓢
17 strokes
Grade 9
Meanings
gourd
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヒョウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ひさご
ふくべ
箪
15 strokes
Meanings
bamboo rice basket
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
タン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
はこ
駒
15 strokes
Frequency: 1452
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
pony
horse
colt
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
こま
独
9 strokes
Frequency: 365
JLPT N2
Grade 5
Meanings
single
alone
spontaneously
Germany
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ドク
トク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ひと.り
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
どいつ
どっ
楽
13 strokes
Frequency: 373
JLPT N3
Grade 2
Meanings
music
comfort
ease
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ガク
ラク
ゴウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
たの.しい
たの.しむ
この.む
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
さ
た
やす
ら
簞
18 strokes
Grade 9
Meanings
small bamboo basket for holding
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
タン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
はこ
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