Word details
薪を抱いて火を救う
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 薪を抱いて火を救う.
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Idiomatic expression
having one's good intentions backfire dangerously; causing harm when trying to prevent it; trying to put out a fire while carrying kindling
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
薪
fuel, firewood, kindling
16 strokesFrequency 2,182JLPT N1Grade 8
On
シン
Kun
たきぎまき
抱
embrace, hug, hold in arms
8 strokesFrequency 871JLPT N2Grade 8
On
ホウ
Kun
だ.くいだ.くかか.える
Nanori
たば
火
fire
4 strokesFrequency 574JLPT N4Grade 1
On
カ
Kun
ひ-びほ-
救
salvation, save, help, rescue, reclaim
11 strokesFrequency 799JLPT N2Grade 5
On
キュウ
Kun
すく.う
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