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舟に刻みて剣を求む
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 舟に刻みて剣を求む.
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Idiomatic expression; From a fable in Master Lü's Spring and Autumn Annals
to not be getting with the times; to be unaware that things are changing
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Kanji in this Word
舟
boat, ship
6 strokesFrequency 1,786JLPT N2Grade 8
On
シュウ
Kun
ふねふな--ぶね
刻
engrave, cut fine, chop, hash, mince, time, carving
8 strokesFrequency 866JLPT N2Grade 6
On
コク
Kun
きざ.むきざ.み
剣
sabre, sword, blade, clock hand
10 strokesFrequency 1,305JLPT N1Grade 8
On
ケン
Kun
つるぎ
求
request, want, wish for, require, demand
7 strokesFrequency 220JLPT N2Grade 4
On
キュウグ
Kun
もと.める
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