Word details

隗より始めよ

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 隗より始めよ.

Dictionary

Entry

隗より始めよかいよりはじめよExpressionFreq #167461
1

Proverb

start with the first step; when embarking on a great project, start with immediate steps

2

Proverb

he who first suggests it should be the first to do it

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

high, steep

13 strokes

On

カイ

Kun

けわ.しい

commence, begin

8 strokesFrequency 244JLPT N3Grade 3

On

Kun

はじ.める-はじ.めるはじ.まる

Nanori

もと

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