Word details

糊口を凌ぐ

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 糊口を凌ぐ

Dictionary

Entry

ここうをしのぐ
Expression
Godan verb
Freq #95432
1

to eke out a living; to get a bare livelihood; to live from hand to mouth

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

15 strokes
Grade 9

Meanings

paste
glue
sizing

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コツ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
のり
3 strokes
Frequency: 284
JLPT N4
Grade 1

Meanings

mouth

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
くち
10 strokes
Frequency: 2423
JLPT N1
Grade 9

Meanings

endure
keep (rain)out
stave off
tide over
defy
slight
surpass

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
リョウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
しの.ぐ

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