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石にかじりついても

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 石にかじりついても

石に齧りついても
いしにかじりついても
Expression
Freq #122522
1

Idiomatic expression

come hell or high water

Examples
石にかじりついても成功してみせる。
I will succeed at any cost.

Kanji in this Word

5 strokes
Frequency: 342
JLPT N2
Grade 1

Meanings

stone

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セキ
シャク
コク
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
いし
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
いさ
いす
いわ
せっく
21 strokes

Meanings

gnaw
nibble
munch
have a smattering of

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ゲツ
ケツ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かじ.る
か.む
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