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肝に銘じる

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 肝に銘じる

きもにめいじる
肝に命じる
Expression
Ichidan verb
Freq #16467
1

Idiomatic expression

to be deeply impressed; to take to heart; to engrave on one's heart; to bear in mind; to engrave on one's liver

Examples
彼の忠告を肝に銘じて忘れるな。
Bear his advice in mind.

Kanji in this Word

7 strokes
Frequency: 1118
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

liver
pluck
nerve
chutzpah

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
きも
14 strokes
Frequency: 1394
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

inscription
signature (of artisan)

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
メイ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
たか
8 strokes
Frequency: 465
JLPT N2
Grade 3

Meanings

fate
command
decree
destiny
life
appoint

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
メイ
ミョウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
いのち
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