私腹を肥やす
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 私腹を肥やす
1
to fill one's own pocket by taking advantage of a position
Examples
彼は私腹を肥やすのに余念がない。
He is always busy feathering his own nest.
Kanji in this Word
私
7 strokes
Frequency: 242
JLPT N3
Grade 6
Meanings
private
I
me
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
わたくし
わたし
腹
13 strokes
Frequency: 1286
JLPT N2
Grade 6
Meanings
abdomen
belly
stomach
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
フク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
はら
肥
8 strokes
Frequency: 1469
JLPT N1
Grade 5
Meanings
fertilizer
get fat
fertile
manure
pamper
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヒ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
こ.える
こえ
こ.やす
こ.やし
ふと.る
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
い
こい
ひえ
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