Word details
葦の髄から天井を覗く
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 葦の髄から天井を覗く.
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Idiomatic expression
to have a narrow view of things; to peek at the ceiling through the pith of a reed
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
葦
reed, bullrush
13 strokesFrequency 2,343Grade 9
On
イ
Kun
あしよししお.れるしな.びるしぼ.むな.える
髄
marrow, pith, essence
19 strokesFrequency 1,652JLPT N1Grade 8
On
ズイ
天
heavens, sky, imperial
4 strokesFrequency 512JLPT N4Grade 1
On
テン
Kun
あまつあめあま-
Nanori
あきあもたたかしてなま
井
well, well crib, town, community
4 strokesFrequency 339JLPT N1Grade 4
On
セイショウ
Kun
い
Nanori
いのさいひ
覗
peep, peek, come in sight
12 strokes
On
シ
Kun
のぞ.くうかが.う
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