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
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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
石
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
し
せっく
と
齧
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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