Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 雨垂れ石を穿つ(あまだれいしをうがつ) in Japanese

雨垂れ石を穿つ
Kana Reading
あまだれいしをうがつ
Romaji
amadareishiwōgatsu
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  • Parts of speech
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    Meaning
    slow but steady wins the race; constant effort will result in success; constant dripping wears away a stone


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

8 strokes

droop, suspend, hang, slouch

On'Yomi: スイ

Kun'Yomi: た.れる, た.らす, た.れ, -た.れ, なんなんと.す

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JLPT 5

8 strokes

rain

On'Yomi: ウ

Kun'Yomi: あめ, あま-, -さめ

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JLPT 3

5 strokes

stone

On'Yomi: セキ, シャク, コク

Kun'Yomi: いし

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穿

10 strokes

put on (to the feet), dig, pierce, drill

On'Yomi: セン

Kun'Yomi: うが.つ, は.く

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