Word details

雨露をしのぐ

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 雨露をしのぐ

Dictionary

Entry

雨露を凌ぐ
あめつゆをしのぐ
Expression
Godan verb
Freq #83580
1

to protect against the elements; to shelter oneself from the weather

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

8 strokes
Frequency: 950
JLPT N4
Grade 1

Meanings

rain

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あめ
あま-
-さめ
21 strokes
Frequency: 928
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

dew
tears
expose
Russia

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ロウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つゆ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
10 strokes
Frequency: 2423
JLPT N1
Grade 9

Meanings

endure
keep (rain)out
stave off
tide over
defy
slight
surpass

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
リョウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
しの.ぐ

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