Word details

縁の下

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 縁の下.

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Entry

縁の下んのしたNoun~の Adj.Freq #45227
1

Idiomatic expression

out of sight; in the background; unnoticed; under the veranda

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

affinity, relation, connection, edge, border, verge, brink

15 strokesFrequency 1,291JLPT N1Grade 8

On

エン-ネン

Kun

ふちふち.どるゆかりよすがへりえにし

below, down, descend, give, low, inferior

3 strokesFrequency 97JLPT N4Grade 1

On

Kun

したしももとさ.げるさ.がるくだ.るくだ.りくだ.す-くだ.すくだ.さるお.ろすお.りる

Nanori

さかしと

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