砂上の楼閣
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 砂上の楼閣
1
Idiomatic expression; From matthew 7:26
house built on sand; house of cards
Kanji in this Word
砂
9 strokes
Frequency: 1146
JLPT N2
Grade 6
Meanings
sand
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
サ
シャ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
すな
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
いさ
ご
上
3 strokes
Frequency: 35
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
above
up
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ジョウ
ショウ
シャン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
うえ
-うえ
うわ-
かみ
あ.げる
-あ.げる
あ.がる
-あ.がる
あ.がり
-あ.がり
のぼ.る
のぼ.り
のぼ.せる
のぼ.す
たてまつ.る
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
あおい
あげ
い
か
かき
かず
かん
こう
のぼり
ほつ
楼
13 strokes
Frequency: 2173
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
watchtower
lookout
high building
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ロウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
たかどの
閣
14 strokes
Frequency: 444
JLPT N1
Grade 6
Meanings
tower
tall building
palace
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カク
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