Word details
雨垂れ石を穿つ
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 雨垂れ石を穿つ.
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Entry
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Proverb
slow but steady wins the race; constant effort will result in success; constant dripping wears away a stone
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
雨
rain
8 strokesFrequency 950JLPT N4Grade 1
On
ウ
Kun
あめあま--さめ
垂
droop, suspend, hang, slouch
8 strokesFrequency 1,720JLPT N1Grade 6
On
スイ
Kun
た.れるた.らすた.れ-た.れなんなんと.す
Nanori
たるだれ
石
stone
5 strokesFrequency 342JLPT N2Grade 1
On
セキシャクコク
Kun
いし
Nanori
いさいすいわしせっくと
穿
put on (to the feet), dig, pierce, drill
9 strokesGrade 9
On
セン
Kun
うが.つは.く
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