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身を粉にする

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 身を粉にする.

Dictionary

Entry

身を粉にするみをこにするExpressionする VerbFreq #37548
1

to work assiduously; to give one's all; to make the utmost effort; to make (grind) one's body into dust

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

somebody, person, one's station in life

7 strokesFrequency 320JLPT N2Grade 3

On

シン

Kun

flour, powder, dust

10 strokesFrequency 1,484JLPT N2Grade 5

On

フン

Kun

デシメートルこな

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