Word details

飯の種

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 飯の種.

Dictionary

Entry

飯の種めしのたねNounExpressionFreq #71029
1

Idiomatic expression

means of making a living; source of income; bread and butter; livelihood

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

meal, boiled rice

12 strokesFrequency 1,046JLPT N3Grade 4

On

ハン

Kun

めし

Nanori

いいいり

species, kind, class, variety, seed

14 strokesFrequency 461JLPT N2Grade 4

On

シュ

Kun

たね-ぐさ

Nanori

おいくさ

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