Word details

馬鹿と鋏は使いよう

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 馬鹿と鋏は使いよう.

Dictionary

Entry

馬鹿と鋏は使いようばかとはさみはつかいようExpressionFreq #260426
1

Proverb

everything comes in handy when used correctly; use the right tools for the right job; fools and (blunt) scissors have to be used in the right way

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

horse

10 strokesFrequency 639JLPT N2Grade 2

On

Kun

うまうま-

Nanori

ばん
鹿

deer

11 strokesFrequency 957JLPT N1Grade 4

On

ロク

Kun

しか

Nanori

しし

scissors

15 strokes

On

キョウ

Kun

はさみはさ.むつるぎ
使

use, send on a mission, order, messenger, envoy, ambassador, cause

8 strokesFrequency 219JLPT N3Grade 3

On

Kun

つか.うつか.い-つか.い-づか.い

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