Word details

鬼に金棒

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 鬼に金棒.

Dictionary

Entry

鬼に金棒おににかなぼうExpressionFreq #52604
1

Idiomatic expression

making something strong even stronger; solidifying something's chances; (giving) a metal rod to an ogre

Examples
君が英語ができれば鬼に金棒なんだが。
If you could only speak English, you would be perfect.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

ghost, devil

10 strokesFrequency 1,557JLPT N1Grade 8

On

Kun

おにおに-

gold

8 strokesFrequency 53JLPT N4Grade 1

On

キンコンゴン

Kun

かねかな--がね

Nanori

かんきむこの

rod, stick, cane, pole, club, line

12 strokesFrequency 1,455JLPT N2Grade 6

On

ボウ

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