Word details

華を去り実に就く

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 華を去り実に就く.

Dictionary

Entry

華を去り実に就くかをさりじつにつくExpressionGodan verb
1

Idiomatic expression

to seek results, not show; to discard the flower for the fruit

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

splendor, flower, petal, shine, luster, ostentatious, showy, gay, gorgeous

10 strokesFrequency 1,085JLPT N1Grade 8

On

Kun

はな

Nanori

gone, past, quit, leave, elapse, eliminate, divorce

5 strokesFrequency 440JLPT N3Grade 3

On

キョ

Kun

さ.る-さ.る

Nanori

reality, truth, seed, fruit, nut

8 strokesFrequency 68JLPT N2Grade 3

On

ジツシツ

Kun

みの.るまことみのみち.る

Nanori

ぐみさね

concerning, settle, take position, depart, study, per

12 strokesFrequency 624JLPT N1Grade 6

On

シュウジュ

Kun

つ.くつ.ける

Nanori

たかなり

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