臥薪嘗胆
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 臥薪嘗胆
1
going through thick and thin to attain one's objective; enduring unspeakable hardships for the sake of vengeance
Examples
私は長い間臥薪嘗胆の苦しみをなめた。
I have struggled under extreme difficulties for a long time.
Kanji in this Word
臥
9 strokes
Grade 9
Meanings
bend down
bow
lie prostrate
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ガ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ふせ.る
ふ.せる
ふ.す
薪
16 strokes
Frequency: 2182
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
fuel
firewood
kindling
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
たきぎ
まき
嘗
14 strokes
Grade 9
Meanings
once
before
formerly
ever
never
ex-
lick
lap up
burn up
taste
undergo
underrate
despise
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ショウ
ジョウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かつ.て
こころ.みる
な.める
胆
9 strokes
Frequency: 1449
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
gall bladder
courage
pluck
nerve
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
タン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
きも
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
い
まこと
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