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節を折る

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 節を折る.

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Entry

節を折るせつをおるExpressionGodan verb
1

From the Strategies of the Warring States

to compromise one's principles; to betray one's principles

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

node, season, period, occasion, verse, clause, stanza, honor, joint, knuckle, knob, knot, tune, melody

13 strokesFrequency 934JLPT N2Grade 4

On

セツセチ

Kun

ふし-ぶしのっと

Nanori

たかし

fold, break, fracture, bend, yield, submit

7 strokesFrequency 962JLPT N2Grade 4

On

セツシャク

Kun

お.るおりお.り-お.りお.れる

Nanori

せき

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