雀の涙
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 雀の涙
1
Idiomatic expression
drop in the bucket; pittance; chicken feed; insignificant amount; sparrow tears
Examples
雀の涙ほどの給料では何の役にも立たない。
The chicken feed I get for a salary is good for nothing.
Kanji in this Word
雀
11 strokes
Frequency: 1856
Grade 9
Meanings
sparrow
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ジャク
ジャン
サク
シャク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
すずめ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
ざく
涙
10 strokes
Frequency: 1381
JLPT N2
Grade 8
Meanings
tears
sympathy
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ルイ
レイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
なみだ
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