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謀は密なるを良しとす

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 謀は密なるを良しとす.

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Entry

謀は密なるを良しとすはかりごとはみつなるをよしとすExpression
1

Proverb; Su verb - precursor to the modern suru

strategies cannot succeed unless they are kept secret

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

conspire, cheat, impose on, plan, devise, scheme, have in mind, deceive

16 strokesFrequency 1,370JLPT N1Grade 8

On

ボウ

Kun

はか.るたばか.るはかりごと

secrecy, density (pop), minuteness, carefulness

11 strokesFrequency 815JLPT N1Grade 6

On

ミツ

Kun

ひそ.か

good, pleasing, skilled

7 strokesFrequency 501JLPT N2Grade 4

On

リョウ

Kun

よ.い-よ.いい.い-い.い

Nanori

ながまことよしりょろう

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