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韋編三絶

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 韋編三絶

へんさんぜつ
~する Verb
Noun
四字熟語
1

repeated reading; close (careful) reading; careful perusal

Kanji in this Word

9 strokes

Meanings

tanned leather radical (no. 178)

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
そむ.く
15 strokes
Frequency: 591
JLPT N2
Grade 5

Meanings

compilation
knit
plait
braid
twist
editing
completed poem
part of a book

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヘン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あ.む
-あ.み
3 strokes
Frequency: 14
JLPT N4
Grade 1

Meanings

three

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
サン
ゾウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
み.つ
みっ.つ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
さい
さえ
さぶ
ざえ
ざぶ
そう
ただ
みつ
みん
12 strokes
Frequency: 784
JLPT N2
Grade 5

Meanings

discontinue
sever
cut off
abstain
interrupt
suppress
be beyond
without match
peerless
unparalleled

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ゼツ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
た.える
た.やす
た.つ
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