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臥竜鳳雛

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 臥竜鳳雛.

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Entry

臥竜鳳雛りょうほうすうNoun四字熟語Freq #198968
1

gifted young person who shows much promise; unrecognized genius; great person whose talent is hidden under a bushel

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

bend down, bow, lie prostrate

9 strokesGrade 9

On

Kun

ふせ.るふ.せるふ.す

dragon, imperial

10 strokesFrequency 1,195JLPT N1Grade 8

On

リュウリョウロウ

Kun

たついせ

Nanori

りう

male mythical bird

14 strokesFrequency 2,163JLPT N1Grade 9

On

ホウフウ

Nanori

おおとりふげ

chick, squab, duckling, doll

18 strokesFrequency 2,241JLPT N1Grade 9

On

スウジュ

Kun

ひなひよこ

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