Word details

皮算用

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 皮算用.

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Entry

皮算用わざんようNounFreq #57072
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Abbreviation

over-optimistic calculation; counting one's chickens before they're hatched

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

pelt, skin, hide, leather, skin radical (no. 107)

5 strokesFrequency 1,092JLPT N2Grade 3

On

Kun

かわ

calculate, divining, number, abacus, probability

14 strokesFrequency 361JLPT N2Grade 2

On

サン

Kun

そろ

utilize, business, service, use, employ

5 strokesFrequency 107JLPT N3Grade 2

On

ヨウ

Kun

もち.いる

Nanori

たから

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