Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 鬼に金棒(おににかなぼう) in Japanese

鬼に金棒
Kana Reading
おににかなぼう
Romaji
oninikanabō
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  • Parts of speech
    Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
    Meaning
    making a strong person even stronger (like giving a metal rod to an ogre); as strong as can be


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

10 strokes

ghost, devil

On'Yomi: キ

Kun'Yomi: おに, おに-

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JLPT 2

12 strokes

rod, stick, cane, pole, club, line

On'Yomi: ボウ

Kun'Yomi:

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JLPT 5

8 strokes

gold

On'Yomi: キン, コン, ゴン

Kun'Yomi: かね, かな-, -がね

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